Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center - Fitchburg Massachusetts

Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center - Fitchburg, MA

Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center is treatment facility located at 155 Airport Road in the 01420 zip code in Fitchburg, MA that offers medication assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts military families, adult men and people with HIV or AIDS into its treatment program. Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center provides methadone maintenance, suboxone prescription and buprenorphine maintenance to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center consist of motivational interviewing, matrix Model and substance use counseling. Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center also includes detox programs and offers opioid detox.

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

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Address: 155 Airport Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420

  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. Detoxification
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Age Groups Accepted
  22. Gender Accepted
  23. Exclusive Services
  24. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center in Fitchburg, MA:

Types of Care at Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • Detoxification
  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone maintenance
  • suboxone prescription

Pharmacotherapies at Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)

Treatment Approaches at Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix Model
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Assistance Available at Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults
  • lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT)
  • veterans
  • military families
  • 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

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • 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
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center

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

Ancillary Services at Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center

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

Detoxification at Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • 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 Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • Methadone and buprenorphine clients only
  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Additional Spoken Languages at Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center

  • Spanish

Phone #: 978-343-6300 x206

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 Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center. 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 Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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