First Step of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/Youth and Adult - Sarasota Florida

First Step of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/Youth and Adult - Sarasota, FL

First Step Of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/youth And Adult is treatment center located at 1750 17th Street, Building J-2 in the 34234 zip code in Sarasota, FL that offers medication-assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders, teenagers and pregnant/postpartum women into its treatment program. First Step Of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/youth And Adult provides naltrexone administration, buprenorphine maintenance and suboxone prescription to children and adolescents. Some of the treatment approaches used by First Step Of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/youth And Adult consist of trauma-related counseling, motivational interviewing and 12-step facilitation.

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WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 1750 17th Street, Building J-2, Sarasota, FL 34234

  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
  22. Services for deaf
  23. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on First Step of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/Youth and Adult in Sarasota, FL:

Types of Care at First Step Of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/youth And Adult

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at First Step Of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/youth And Adult

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at First Step Of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/youth And Adult

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at First Step Of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/youth And Adult

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at First Step Of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/youth And Adult

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

Pharmacotherapies at First Step Of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/youth And Adult

  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches at First Step Of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/youth And Adult

  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at First Step Of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/youth And Adult

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at First Step Of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/youth And Adult

  • State substance abuse agency
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at First Step Of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/youth And Adult

  • 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

Payment Assistance Available at First Step Of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/youth And Adult

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at First Step Of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/youth And Adult

  • teenagers
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders

Assessment/Pre-treatment at First Step Of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/youth And Adult

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

Screening & Testing at First Step Of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/youth And Adult

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

Transitional Services at First Step Of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/youth And Adult

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

Ancillary Services at First Step Of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/youth And Adult

  • case management
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • recovery coaches
  • self-help groups
  • mentoring/peer support

Counseling Services and Education at First Step Of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/youth And Adult

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling

Tobacco/Screening Services at First Step Of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/youth And Adult

  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at First Step Of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/youth And Adult

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at First Step Of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/youth And Adult

  • children and adolescents

Gender Accepted at First Step Of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/youth And Adult

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at First Step Of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/youth And Adult

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at First Step Of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/youth And Adult

  • Spanish

Phone #: 941-552-2075

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 First Step of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/Youth and Adult. 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 First Step of Sarasota Inc Outpatient Program/Youth and Adult to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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