Atlanticare Health Services FQHC - Atlantic City New Jersey

Atlanticare Health Services FQHC - Atlantic City, NJ

Atlanticare Health Services Fqhc is treatment facility located at 1401 Atlantic Avenue in the 08401 zip code in Atlantic City, NJ that offers medication-assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender LGBT, seniors and older adults and adult women into its treatment service. Atlanticare Health Services Fqhc provides buprenorphine detox, buprenorphine maintenance and naltrexone administration to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Atlanticare Health Services Fqhc consist of contingency management/motivational incentives, 12-step facilitation and relapse prevention. Atlanticare Health Services Fqhc also provides detox programs and offers benzodiazepines detoxification, opioid detox and alcohol detox.

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WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 1401 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

  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. Detoxification
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Medical Services
  20. Tobacco/Screening Services
  21. Facility Smoking Policy
  22. Age Groups Accepted
  23. Gender Accepted
  24. Services for deaf
  25. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Atlanticare Health Services FQHC in Atlantic City, NJ:

Types of Care at Atlanticare Health Services Fqhc

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

Service Settings at Atlanticare Health Services Fqhc

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Atlanticare Health Services Fqhc

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Atlanticare Health Services Fqhc

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Atlanticare Health Services Fqhc

  • buprenorphine detox
  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Atlanticare Health Services Fqhc

  • 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
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Atlanticare Health Services Fqhc

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

FacilityOwnership at Atlanticare Health Services Fqhc

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Atlanticare Health Services Fqhc

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • State mental health department
  • National Committee for Quality Assurance

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Atlanticare Health Services Fqhc

  • 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

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Atlanticare Health Services Fqhc

  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults
  • lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT)
  • veterans
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with HIV or AIDS
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Atlanticare Health Services Fqhc

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

Screening & Testing at Atlanticare Health Services Fqhc

  • 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 Atlanticare Health Services Fqhc

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

Ancillary Services at Atlanticare Health Services Fqhc

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

Other Addictions Treatment at Atlanticare Health Services Fqhc

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder
  • Treatment for gambling disorder

Detoxification at Atlanticare Health Services Fqhc

  • alcohol detox
  • benzodiazepines detoxification
  • cocaine detoxification
  • methamphetamines detoxification
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Atlanticare Health Services Fqhc

  • 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

Medical Services at Atlanticare Health Services Fqhc

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Atlanticare Health Services Fqhc

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Atlanticare Health Services Fqhc

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Atlanticare Health Services Fqhc

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Atlanticare Health Services Fqhc

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Atlanticare Health Services Fqhc

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at Atlanticare Health Services Fqhc

  • Spanish

Phone #: 609-572-6055

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 Atlanticare Health Services FQHC. 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 Atlanticare Health Services FQHC to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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