BronxCare Health System OTP - Bronx New York

BronxCare Health System OTP - Bronx, NY

Bronxcare Health System Otp is treatment facility located at 1276 Fulton Avenue in the 10456 zip code in Bronx, NY that offers medication assisted addiction treatment. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders, pregnant/postpartum women and people with HIV or AIDS into its treatment program. Bronxcare Health System Otp provides methadone maintenance and buprenorphine maintenance to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Bronxcare Health System Otp consist of matrix Model, relapse prevention and anger management.

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Address: 1276 Fulton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  5. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  6. Type Of Treatment
  7. Pharmacotherapies
  8. Treatment Approaches
  9. FacilityOwnership
  10. License/Certification/Accreditation
  11. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  12. Payment Assistance Available
  13. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  14. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  15. Screening & Testing
  16. Transitional Services
  17. Ancillary Services
  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
  25. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on BronxCare Health System OTP in Bronx, NY:

Types of Care at Bronxcare Health System Otp

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

Service Settings at Bronxcare Health System Otp

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

Hospitals at Bronxcare Health System Otp

  • Psychiatric hospital

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Bronxcare Health System Otp

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

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Bronxcare Health System Otp

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Bronxcare Health System Otp

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Bronxcare Health System Otp

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Bronxcare Health System Otp

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix Model
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Bronxcare Health System Otp

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Bronxcare Health System Otp

  • State substance abuse agency
  • Hospital licensing authority
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Bronxcare Health System Otp

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

Payment Assistance Available at Bronxcare Health System Otp

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Bronxcare Health System Otp

  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • adult men
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with HIV or AIDS

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Bronxcare Health System Otp

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing at Bronxcare Health System Otp

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

Transitional Services at Bronxcare Health System Otp

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

Ancillary Services at Bronxcare Health System Otp

  • case management
  • early intervention for HIV
  • mental health services
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development

Counseling Services and Education at Bronxcare Health System Otp

  • individual counseling
  • group 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 Bronxcare Health System Otp

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Bronxcare Health System Otp

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Bronxcare Health System Otp

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Bronxcare Health System Otp

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Bronxcare Health System Otp

  • Methadone and buprenorphine clients only
  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Services for deaf at Bronxcare Health System Otp

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at Bronxcare Health System Otp

  • Spanish

Phone #: 718-503-7750

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 BronxCare Health System OTP. 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 BronxCare Health System OTP to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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