Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc (CASA)/IOP - Bridgeport Connecticut

Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc (CASA)/IOP - Bridgeport, CT

Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc casa/iop is treatment facility located at 592 Kossuth Street in the 06608 zip code in Bridgeport, CT that offers medication-assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts adult women, people with HIV or AIDS and court/judicial system clients into its treatment program. Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc casa/iop provides buprenorphine maintenance and suboxone prescription to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc casa/iop consist of substance use counseling, anger management and trauma-related counseling.

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WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 592 Kossuth Street, Bridgeport, CT 06608

  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. 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. Facility Smoking Policy
  20. Age Groups Accepted
  21. Gender Accepted
  22. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc (CASA)/IOP in Bridgeport, CT:

Types of Care at Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc (casa)/iop

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

Service Settings at Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc (casa)/iop

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Intensive outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc (casa)/iop

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc (casa)/iop

  • In-network prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc (casa)/iop

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc (casa)/iop

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription

Pharmacotherapies at Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc (casa)/iop

  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)

Treatment Approaches at Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc (casa)/iop

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc (casa)/iop

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc (casa)/iop

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • State mental health department
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc (casa)/iop

  • Medicaid
  • Cash or self-payment

Payment Assistance Available at Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc (casa)/iop

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc (casa)/iop

  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • seniors and older adults
  • lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT)
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with HIV or AIDS
  • sexual abuse victims
  • domestic violence victims
  • people with trauma
  • people with co-occurring substance use and pain

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc (casa)/iop

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

Screening & Testing at Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc (casa)/iop

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

Transitional Services at Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc (casa)/iop

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

Ancillary Services at Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc (casa)/iop

  • case management
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • recovery coaches
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Counseling Services and Education at Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc (casa)/iop

  • 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

Facility Smoking Policy at Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc (casa)/iop

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc (casa)/iop

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc (casa)/iop

  • women

Additional Spoken Languages at Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc (casa)/iop

  • Spanish

Phone #: 203-339-4777 x304

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 Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc (CASA)/IOP. 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 Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc (CASA)/IOP to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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