Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc - Norwich Connecticut

Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc - Norwich, CT

Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc is treatment center located at 331 Main Street in the 06360 zip code in Norwich, CT that offers medication assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders, transitional age young adults and adult men into its treatment service. Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc provides buprenorphine maintenance, suboxone prescription and naltrexone administration to children and adolescents. Some of the treatment approaches used by Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc consist of brief intervention, dialectical behavior therapy and anger management.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 331 Main Street, Norwich, CT 06360

  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

Here are the full facility listing details on Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc in Norwich, CT:

Types of Care at Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc

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

Service Settings at Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc

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

Pharmacotherapies at Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc

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

Treatment Approaches at Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc

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

FacilityOwnership at Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc

  • State department of health
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Assistance Available at Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc

  • Payment assistance
  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc

  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • adult men
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc

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

Screening & Testing at Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc

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

Transitional Services at Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning

Ancillary Services at Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc

  • case management
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • social skills development

Other Addictions Treatment at Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc

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

Counseling Services and Education at Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education
  • employment counseling or training

Tobacco/Screening Services at Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc

  • Screening for tobacco use

Facility Smoking Policy at Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc

  • children and adolescents

Gender Accepted at Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc

  • women
  • men

Phone #: 860-889-8346 x284

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 Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc. 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 Catholic Charities Diocese Norwich Inc to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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