Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient - Erie Pennsylvania

Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient - Erie, PA

Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient is treatment facility located at 141 West 11th Street in the 16501 zip code in Erie, PA that offers medication assisted addiction treatment. It accepts pregnant/postpartum women, people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders and teenagers into its treatment service. Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient provides naltrexone administration and relapse prevention from naltrexone to children and adolescents. Some of the treatment approaches used by Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient consist of anger management, relapse prevention and rational emotive behavioral therapy.

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WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 141 West 11th Street, Erie, PA 16501

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. External Opioid Medications Source
  5. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  6. Type Of Treatment
  7. Pharmacotherapies
  8. Treatment Approaches
  9. FacilityOwnership
  10. License/Certification/Accreditation
  11. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  12. Payment Assistance Available
  13. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  14. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  15. Screening & Testing
  16. Transitional Services
  17. Ancillary Services
  18. Other Addictions Treatment
  19. Counseling Services and Education
  20. Tobacco/Screening Services
  21. Facility Smoking Policy
  22. Age Groups Accepted
  23. Gender Accepted
  24. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient in Erie, PA:

Types of Care at Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient

  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient

  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient

  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient

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

Treatment Approaches at Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • rational emotive behavioral therapy
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient

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

Payment Assistance Available at Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient

  • teenagers
  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients

Screening & Testing at Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient

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

Transitional Services at Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient

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

Ancillary Services at Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient

  • case management
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient

  • Treatment for gambling disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient

  • 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 Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient

  • Screening for tobacco use

Facility Smoking Policy at Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient

  • children and adolescents

Gender Accepted at Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Gaudenzia Inc Erie Outpatient

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 814-459-6304

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 Erie Outpatient. 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 Erie Outpatient to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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