Chautauqua County Department of MH - Dunkirk New York

Chautauqua County Department of MH - Dunkirk, NY

Chautauqua County Department Of Mh is treatment center located at 319 Central Avenue in the 14048 zip code in Dunkirk, NY that offers medication-assisted addiction treatment. It accepts domestic violence victims into its treatment service. Some of the treatment approaches used by Chautauqua County Department Of Mh consist of substance use counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy and matrix Model.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 319 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY 14048

  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. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  12. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  13. Screening & Testing
  14. Transitional Services
  15. Ancillary Services
  16. Counseling Services and Education
  17. Tobacco/Screening Services
  18. Facility Smoking Policy
  19. Gender Accepted
  20. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Chautauqua County Department of MH in Dunkirk, NY:

Types of Care at Chautauqua County Department Of Mh

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

Service Settings at Chautauqua County Department Of Mh

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Chautauqua County Department Of Mh

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Chautauqua County Department Of Mh

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Chautauqua County Department Of Mh

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration

Pharmacotherapies at Chautauqua County Department Of Mh

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

Treatment Approaches at Chautauqua County Department Of Mh

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

FacilityOwnership at Chautauqua County Department Of Mh

  • the local government

License/Certification/Accreditation at Chautauqua County Department Of Mh

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State mental health department

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Chautauqua County Department Of Mh

  • 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

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Chautauqua County Department Of Mh

  • domestic violence victims

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Chautauqua County Department Of Mh

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

Screening & Testing at Chautauqua County Department Of Mh

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • Testing for metabolic syndrome

Transitional Services at Chautauqua County Department Of Mh

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

Ancillary Services at Chautauqua County Department Of Mh

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • mental health services
  • social skills development

Counseling Services and Education at Chautauqua County Department Of Mh

  • 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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Chautauqua County Department Of Mh

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Chautauqua County Department Of Mh

  • Smoking not permitted

Gender Accepted at Chautauqua County Department Of Mh

  • women
  • men

Additional Spoken Languages at Chautauqua County Department Of Mh

  • Spanish

Phone #: 716-363-3550

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 Chautauqua County Department of MH. 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 Chautauqua County Department of MH to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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