APT Foundation Inc Amethyst House - New Haven Connecticut

APT Foundation Inc Amethyst House - New Haven, CT

Apt Foundation Inc Amethyst House is treatment center located at 54 East Ramsdell Street in the 06515 zip code in New Haven, CT that offers medication assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders, sexual abuse victims and veterans into its treatment program. Apt Foundation Inc Amethyst House provides buprenorphine maintenance, methadone maintenance and relapse prevention from naltrexone to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Apt Foundation Inc Amethyst House consist of trauma-related counseling, relapse prevention and 12-step facilitation.

Call (866) 434-2077 for 24/7 help with treatment.

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 54 East Ramsdell Street, New Haven, CT 06515

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  5. Type Of Treatment
  6. Pharmacotherapies
  7. Treatment Approaches
  8. FacilityOwnership
  9. License/Certification/Accreditation
  10. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  11. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  12. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  13. Screening & Testing
  14. Transitional Services
  15. Ancillary Services
  16. Other Addictions Treatment
  17. Counseling Services and Education
  18. Medical Services
  19. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Age Groups Accepted
  22. Gender Accepted
  23. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on APT Foundation Inc Amethyst House in New Haven, CT:

Types of Care at Apt Foundation Inc Amethyst House

  • Substance use treatment
  • Treatment for co-occurring serious mental health illness/serious emotional disturbance and substance use disorders

Service Settings at Apt Foundation Inc Amethyst House

  • Residential treatment
  • Long-term residential treatment
  • Short-term residential treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Apt Foundation Inc Amethyst House

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Apt Foundation Inc Amethyst House

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Apt Foundation Inc Amethyst House

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone maintenance
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Apt Foundation Inc Amethyst House

  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant (Probuphine)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Medications for HIV treatment
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment

Treatment Approaches at Apt Foundation Inc Amethyst House

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • community reinforcement plus vouchers
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Apt Foundation Inc Amethyst House

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Apt Foundation Inc Amethyst House

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • State mental health department
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Apt Foundation Inc Amethyst House

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicaid
  • Private health insurance
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Apt Foundation Inc Amethyst House

  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT)
  • veterans
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with HIV or AIDS
  • sexual abuse victims
  • domestic violence victims
  • people with trauma
  • people with co-occurring substance use and pain

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Apt Foundation Inc Amethyst House

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Apt Foundation Inc Amethyst House

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for Hepatitis B
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • STD testing
  • TB screening

Transitional Services at Apt Foundation Inc Amethyst House

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services at Apt Foundation Inc Amethyst House

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Apt Foundation Inc Amethyst House

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Apt Foundation Inc Amethyst House

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services
  • employment counseling or training
  • vocational training and educational support

Medical Services at Apt Foundation Inc Amethyst House

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Apt Foundation Inc Amethyst House

  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Apt Foundation Inc Amethyst House

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Apt Foundation Inc Amethyst House

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Apt Foundation Inc Amethyst House

  • women

Additional Spoken Languages at Apt Foundation Inc Amethyst House

  • Spanish

Phone #: 203-781-4600

Call (866) 434-2077 for 24/7 help with treatment.

WHO ANSWERS?

Is Methadone a safe option for addiction treatment?

Methadone treatment can be a safe and effective option for individuals struggling with opioid addiction, especially when administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider as part of a comprehensive addiction treatment program, such as the one that can be found at APT Foundation Inc Amethyst House. Methadone is an opioid medication that is used to help manage opioid withdrawal symptoms and cravings, making it easier for individuals to reduce or quit their use of other opioids like heroin or prescription painkillers.

Here are some key points to consider regarding the safety of methadone treatment:

  1. Supervised Administration: Methadone treatment is typically provided through opioid treatment programs (OTPs) or clinics where patients receive a daily dose of methadone under the supervision of healthcare professionals. This helps reduce the risk of misuse and overdose.

  2. Reduces Withdrawal Symptoms: Methadone can alleviate the severe withdrawal symptoms associated with opioids, which can be a significant barrier to recovery. This can enhance the patient's quality of life and make it easier for them to engage in therapy and counseling.

  3. Harm Reduction: Methadone maintenance treatment can be viewed as a harm reduction approach. While it doesn't necessarily lead to immediate abstinence, it reduces the risks associated with illicit opioid use, such as overdose and the transmission of infectious diseases (e.g., HIV and hepatitis).

  4. Individualized Treatment: Methadone treatment should be individualized to meet the unique needs of each patient. The dose is typically adjusted based on the patient's response and progress in treatment.

  5. Legal Regulation: Methadone clinics and providers are subject to strict regulations and oversight by government agencies to ensure safety and appropriate use of the medication.

However, it's important to note that methadone is an opioid itself and can be habit-forming. When taken as prescribed and under medical supervision, the risk of addiction to methadone is relatively low. However, misuse or diversion of methadone can lead to addiction and other negative consequences.

Methadone treatment is not suitable for everyone. Individuals with certain medical conditions or contraindications may not be candidates for methadone treatment. It's essential for addiction treatment centers like APT Foundation Inc Amethyst House to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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