Family Guidance Centers Inc - Aurora Illinois

Family Guidance Centers Inc - Aurora, IL

Family Guidance Centers Inc is treatment facility located at 751 Aurora Avenue in the 60505 zip code in Aurora, IL that offers medication-assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts adult men, adult women and court/judicial system clients into its treatment program. Family Guidance Centers Inc provides relapse prevention from naltrexone, methadone maintenance and naltrexone administration to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Family Guidance Centers Inc consist of dialectical behavior therapy, substance use counseling and motivational interviewing.

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WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 751 Aurora Avenue, Aurora, IL 60505

  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

Here are the full facility listing details on Family Guidance Centers Inc in Aurora, IL:

Types of Care at Family Guidance Centers Inc

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

Service Settings at Family Guidance Centers Inc

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Family Guidance Centers Inc

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Family Guidance Centers Inc

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Family Guidance Centers Inc

  • methadone maintenance
  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Family Guidance Centers Inc

  • Methadone
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)

Treatment Approaches at Family Guidance Centers Inc

  • anger management
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • rational emotive behavioral therapy
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Family Guidance Centers Inc

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Family Guidance Centers Inc

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Family Guidance Centers Inc

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicaid
  • Cash or self-payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Assistance Available at Family Guidance Centers Inc

  • Payment assistance
  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Family Guidance Centers Inc

  • adult women
  • adult men
  • court/judicial system clients

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Family Guidance Centers Inc

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients

Screening & Testing at Family Guidance Centers Inc

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

Transitional Services at Family Guidance Centers Inc

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education

Ancillary Services at Family Guidance Centers Inc

  • case management
  • mental health services
  • social skills development

Counseling Services and Education at Family Guidance Centers Inc

  • individual counseling
  • group 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 Family Guidance Centers Inc

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Family Guidance Centers Inc

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Family Guidance Centers Inc

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Family Guidance Centers Inc

  • women
  • men

Phone #: 630-801-0017

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 Family Guidance Centers 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 Family Guidance Centers Inc to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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