APT Foundation Inc - West Haven Connecticut

APT Foundation Inc - West Haven, CT

Apt Foundation Inc is treatment facility located at 184 Front Avenue in the 06516 zip code in West Haven, CT that offers medication assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts adult women, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender LGBT and court/judicial system clients into its treatment service. Apt Foundation Inc provides methadone maintenance to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Apt Foundation Inc consist of trauma-related counseling, contingency management/motivational incentives and relapse prevention.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 184 Front Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516

  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. Payment Assistance Available
  12. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  13. Screening & Testing
  14. Transitional Services
  15. Ancillary Services
  16. Counseling Services and Education
  17. Medical Services
  18. Tobacco/Screening Services
  19. Facility Smoking Policy
  20. Age Groups Accepted
  21. Gender Accepted
  22. Exclusive Services
  23. Additional Spoken Languages

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

Types of Care at Apt Foundation Inc

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

Service Settings at Apt Foundation Inc

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Apt Foundation Inc

  • Methadone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Apt Foundation Inc

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Apt Foundation Inc

  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Apt Foundation Inc

  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Methadone
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Medications for HIV treatment
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment

Treatment Approaches at Apt Foundation Inc

  • anger management
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Apt Foundation Inc

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Apt Foundation Inc

  • 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

  • Medicaid
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment

Payment Assistance Available at Apt Foundation Inc

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Apt Foundation Inc

  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults
  • 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

Screening & Testing at Apt Foundation Inc

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for Hepatitis B
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • STD testing
  • TB screening
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Apt Foundation Inc

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

Ancillary Services at Apt Foundation Inc

  • case management

Counseling Services and Education at Apt Foundation Inc

  • 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

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Apt Foundation Inc

  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Apt Foundation Inc

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Apt Foundation Inc

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Apt Foundation Inc

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Apt Foundation Inc

  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Additional Spoken Languages at Apt Foundation Inc

  • 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. 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 to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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