Brien Center Mental Health/Substance Abuse Services - Pittsfield Massachusetts

Brien Center Mental Health/Substance Abuse Services - Pittsfield, MA

Brien Center Mental Health/substance Abuse Services is treatment facility located at 333 East Street in the 01201 zip code in Pittsfield, MA that offers medication assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender LGBT, court/judicial system clients and people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders into its treatment program. Brien Center Mental Health/substance Abuse Services provides suboxone prescription, buprenorphine maintenance and relapse prevention from naltrexone to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Brien Center Mental Health/substance Abuse Services consist of anger management, motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 333 East Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201

  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. Exclusive Services
  24. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on Brien Center Mental Health/Substance Abuse Services in Pittsfield, MA:

Types of Care at Brien Center Mental Health/substance Abuse Services

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

Service Settings at Brien Center Mental Health/substance Abuse Services

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Intensive outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Brien Center Mental Health/substance Abuse Services

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Brien Center Mental Health/substance Abuse Services

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Brien Center Mental Health/substance Abuse Services

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

Pharmacotherapies at Brien Center Mental Health/substance Abuse Services

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • 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
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Brien Center Mental Health/substance Abuse Services

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

FacilityOwnership at Brien Center Mental Health/substance Abuse Services

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Brien Center Mental Health/substance Abuse Services

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Brien Center Mental Health/substance Abuse Services

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

Payment Assistance Available at Brien Center Mental Health/substance Abuse Services

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Brien Center Mental Health/substance Abuse Services

  • adult women
  • adult men
  • lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT)
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Brien Center Mental Health/substance Abuse Services

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

Screening & Testing at Brien Center Mental Health/substance Abuse Services

  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Brien Center Mental Health/substance Abuse Services

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

Ancillary Services at Brien Center Mental Health/substance Abuse Services

  • case management
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • recovery coaches
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Brien Center Mental Health/substance Abuse Services

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

Counseling Services and Education at Brien Center Mental Health/substance Abuse Services

  • 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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Brien Center Mental Health/substance Abuse Services

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Brien Center Mental Health/substance Abuse Services

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Brien Center Mental Health/substance Abuse Services

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Brien Center Mental Health/substance Abuse Services

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Brien Center Mental Health/substance Abuse Services

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Services for deaf at Brien Center Mental Health/substance Abuse Services

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 413-499-0412

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 Brien Center Mental Health/Substance Abuse Services. 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 Brien Center Mental Health/Substance Abuse Services to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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