County of Los Angeles Hubert H Humphrey Comprehensive Health - Los Angeles California

County of Los Angeles Hubert H Humphrey Comprehensive Health - Los Angeles, CA

County Of Los Angeles Hubert H Humphrey Comprehensive Health is treatment facility located at 5850 South Main Street, Rms 2010, 2016, 2017, 2039, 2246, 2251 in the 90003 zip code in Los Angeles, CA that offers medication assisted substance abuse treatment. Some of the treatment approaches used by County Of Los Angeles Hubert H Humphrey Comprehensive Health consist of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy.

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Address: 5850 South Main Street, Rms 2010, 2016, 2017, 2039, 2246, 2251, Los Angeles, CA 90003

  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. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  12. Screening & Testing
  13. Transitional Services
  14. Ancillary Services
  15. Counseling Services and Education
  16. Medical Services
  17. Tobacco/Screening Services
  18. Facility Smoking Policy
  19. Gender Accepted
  20. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on County of Los Angeles Hubert H Humphrey Comprehensive Health in Los Angeles, CA:

Types of Care at County Of Los Angeles Hubert H Humphrey Comprehensive Health

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at County Of Los Angeles Hubert H Humphrey Comprehensive Health

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at County Of Los Angeles Hubert H Humphrey Comprehensive Health

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at County Of Los Angeles Hubert H Humphrey Comprehensive Health

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at County Of Los Angeles Hubert H Humphrey Comprehensive Health

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

Pharmacotherapies at County Of Los Angeles Hubert H Humphrey Comprehensive Health

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

Treatment Approaches at County Of Los Angeles Hubert H Humphrey Comprehensive Health

  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at County Of Los Angeles Hubert H Humphrey Comprehensive Health

  • the local government

License/Certification/Accreditation at County Of Los Angeles Hubert H Humphrey Comprehensive Health

  • State substance abuse agency

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at County Of Los Angeles Hubert H Humphrey Comprehensive Health

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

Assessment/Pre-treatment at County Of Los Angeles Hubert H Humphrey Comprehensive Health

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

Screening & Testing at County Of Los Angeles Hubert H Humphrey Comprehensive Health

  • 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
  • TB screening
  • Testing for metabolic syndrome

Transitional Services at County Of Los Angeles Hubert H Humphrey Comprehensive Health

  • Naloxone and overdose education

Ancillary Services at County Of Los Angeles Hubert H Humphrey Comprehensive Health

  • case management
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • transportation assistance

Counseling Services and Education at County Of Los Angeles Hubert H Humphrey Comprehensive Health

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • substance use education
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services

Medical Services at County Of Los Angeles Hubert H Humphrey Comprehensive Health

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at County Of Los Angeles Hubert H Humphrey Comprehensive Health

  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at County Of Los Angeles Hubert H Humphrey Comprehensive Health

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Gender Accepted at County Of Los Angeles Hubert H Humphrey Comprehensive Health

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at County Of Los Angeles Hubert H Humphrey Comprehensive Health

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 323-897-6300

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 County of Los Angeles Hubert H Humphrey Comprehensive Health. 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 County of Los Angeles Hubert H Humphrey Comprehensive Health to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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