Caring Together Addictions and Mental Health Program for Women - Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Caring Together Addictions and Mental Health Program for Women - Philadelphia, PA

Caring Together Addictions And Mental Health Program For Women is treatment facility located at 4700 Wissahickon Avenue, Building C, Suite 102 in the 19144 zip code in Philadelphia, PA that offers medication assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts adult women, people with trauma and court/judicial system clients into its treatment program. Caring Together Addictions And Mental Health Program For Women provides buprenorphine maintenance, buprenorphine detox and suboxone prescription to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Caring Together Addictions And Mental Health Program For Women consist of 12-step facilitation, substance use counseling and motivational interviewing. Caring Together Addictions And Mental Health Program For Women also includes detox programs and offers cocaine detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification and methamphetamines detoxification.

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

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Address: 4700 Wissahickon Avenue, Building C, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19144

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. External Opioid Medications Source
  5. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  6. External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  7. Type Of Treatment
  8. Pharmacotherapies
  9. Treatment Approaches
  10. FacilityOwnership
  11. License/Certification/Accreditation
  12. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  13. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  14. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  15. Screening & Testing
  16. Transitional Services
  17. Ancillary Services
  18. Detoxification
  19. Counseling Services and Education
  20. Tobacco/Screening Services
  21. Facility Smoking Policy
  22. Age Groups Accepted
  23. Gender Accepted

Here are the full facility listing details on Caring Together Addictions and Mental Health Program for Women in Philadelphia, PA:

Types of Care at Caring Together Addictions And Mental Health Program For Women

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

Service Settings at Caring Together Addictions And Mental Health Program For Women

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Caring Together Addictions And Mental Health Program For Women

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Caring Together Addictions And Mental Health Program For Women

  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Caring Together Addictions And Mental Health Program For Women

  • Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Caring Together Addictions And Mental Health Program For Women

  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type Of Treatment at Caring Together Addictions And Mental Health Program For Women

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

Pharmacotherapies at Caring Together Addictions And Mental Health Program For Women

  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Caring Together Addictions And Mental Health Program For Women

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

FacilityOwnership at Caring Together Addictions And Mental Health Program For Women

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Caring Together Addictions And Mental Health Program For Women

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • State mental health department

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Caring Together Addictions And Mental Health Program For Women

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Caring Together Addictions And Mental Health Program For Women

  • adult women
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • sexual abuse victims
  • domestic violence victims
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Caring Together Addictions And Mental Health Program For Women

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

Screening & Testing at Caring Together Addictions And Mental Health Program For Women

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

Transitional Services at Caring Together Addictions And Mental Health Program For Women

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

Ancillary Services at Caring Together Addictions And Mental Health Program For Women

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

Detoxification at Caring Together Addictions And Mental Health Program For Women

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

Counseling Services and Education at Caring Together Addictions And Mental Health Program For Women

  • 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 Caring Together Addictions And Mental Health Program For Women

  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Caring Together Addictions And Mental Health Program For Women

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Caring Together Addictions And Mental Health Program For Women

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Caring Together Addictions And Mental Health Program For Women

  • women

Phone #: 215-967-2130

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

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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 Caring Together Addictions and Mental Health Program for Women. 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 Caring Together Addictions and Mental Health Program for Women to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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