Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Center - Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Center - Philadelphia, PA

Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic And Rehabilitation Center is treatment facility located at 3200 Henry Avenue in the 19129 zip code in Philadelphia, PA that offers medication assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts veterans, adult women and court/judicial system clients into its treatment service. Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic And Rehabilitation Center provides naltrexone administration and relapse prevention from naltrexone to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic And Rehabilitation Center consist of brief intervention, dialectical behavior therapy and 12-step facilitation.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 3200 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129

  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. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Center in Philadelphia, PA:

Types of Care at Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic And Rehabilitation Center

  • Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
  • Substance use treatment
  • Treatment for co-occurring serious mental health illness/serious emotional disturbance and substance use disorders

Service Settings at Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic And Rehabilitation Center

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Residential treatment
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Intensive outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Long-term residential treatment
  • Short-term residential treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic And Rehabilitation Center

  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic And Rehabilitation Center

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic And Rehabilitation Center

  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic And Rehabilitation Center

  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Medications for HIV treatment
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment

Treatment Approaches at Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic And Rehabilitation 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 Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic And Rehabilitation Center

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic And Rehabilitation Center

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • State mental health department

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic And Rehabilitation Center

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicare
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment

Payment Assistance Available at Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic And Rehabilitation Center

  • Payment assistance
  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic And Rehabilitation Center

  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults
  • lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT)
  • veterans
  • 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 Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic And Rehabilitation Center

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

Screening & Testing at Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic And Rehabilitation 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

Transitional Services at Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic And Rehabilitation Center

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services at Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic And Rehabilitation Center

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Counseling Services and Education at Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic And Rehabilitation Center

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • employment counseling or training

Tobacco/Screening Services at Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic And Rehabilitation Center

  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic And Rehabilitation Center

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic And Rehabilitation Center

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic And Rehabilitation Center

  • women
  • men

Additional Spoken Languages at Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic And Rehabilitation Center

  • Spanish

Phone #: 215-991-9700 x216

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 Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic and Rehabilitation 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 Gaudenzia Inc Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Center to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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