Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center - Bronx New York

Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center - Bronx, NY

Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center is treatment facility located at 760 East 160th Street in the 10456 zip code in Bronx, NY that offers medication assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts adult men, adult women and people with trauma into its treatment service. Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center provides suboxone prescription and naltrexone administration to children and adolescents. Some of the treatment approaches used by Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center consist of brief intervention, substance use counseling and rational emotive behavioral therapy.

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WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 760 East 160th Street, Bronx, NY 10456

  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. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  14. Screening & Testing
  15. Transitional Services
  16. Ancillary Services
  17. Other Addictions Treatment
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  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 Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center in Bronx, NY:

Types of Care at Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center

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

Service Settings at Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center

  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration

Pharmacotherapies at Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center

  • 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

Treatment Approaches at Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center

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

FacilityOwnership at Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center

  • State substance abuse agency

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center

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

Payment Assistance Available at Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center

  • Payment assistance
  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center

  • teenagers
  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • adult men
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with HIV or AIDS
  • domestic violence victims
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing at Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center

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

Transitional Services at Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education

Ancillary Services at Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center

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

Other Addictions Treatment at Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center

  • Treatment for gambling disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center

  • 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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center

  • children and adolescents

Gender Accepted at Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center

  • women
  • men

Additional Spoken Languages at Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center

  • Spanish

Phone #: 718-401-5700

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 Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center. 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 Argus Community Inc Elizabeth L Sturz Outpatient Center to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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