Caritas Central Intake - Chicago Illinois

Caritas Central Intake - Chicago, IL

Caritas Central Intake is treatment center located at 140 North Ashland Avenue in the 60607 zip code in Chicago, IL that offers medication assisted addiction treatment. It accepts court/judicial system clients and people with HIV or AIDS into its treatment service. Caritas Central Intake provides methadone maintenance to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Caritas Central Intake consist of community reinforcement plus vouchers, cognitive behavioral therapy and contingency management/motivational incentives.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 140 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607

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

Here are the full facility listing details on Caritas Central Intake in Chicago, IL:

Types of Care at Caritas Central Intake

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Caritas Central Intake

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Caritas Central Intake

  • Methadone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Caritas Central Intake

  • Does not use medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Caritas Central Intake

  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Caritas Central Intake

  • Methadone

Treatment Approaches at Caritas Central Intake

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • community reinforcement plus vouchers
  • substance use counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Caritas Central Intake

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Caritas Central Intake

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • State mental health department
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Caritas Central Intake

  • 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 Caritas Central Intake

  • Payment assistance

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Caritas Central Intake

  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with HIV or AIDS

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Caritas Central Intake

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

Screening & Testing at Caritas Central Intake

  • 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
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Caritas Central Intake

  • Aftercare/continuing care

Ancillary Services at Caritas Central Intake

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

Counseling Services and Education at Caritas Central Intake

  • individual counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • employment counseling or training

Tobacco/Screening Services at Caritas Central Intake

  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Caritas Central Intake

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Caritas Central Intake

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Caritas Central Intake

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Caritas Central Intake

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at Caritas Central Intake

  • Spanish

Phone #: 312-850-9411

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 Caritas Central Intake. 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 Caritas Central Intake to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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