Guidance Center of Westchester OTP - New Rochelle New York

Guidance Center of Westchester OTP - New Rochelle, NY

Guidance Center Of Westchester Otp is treatment facility located at 20 Sickles Avenue in the 10801 zip code in New Rochelle, NY that offers medication-assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders into its treatment program. Guidance Center Of Westchester Otp provides methadone maintenance, suboxone prescription and buprenorphine maintenance to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Guidance Center Of Westchester Otp consist of dialectical behavior therapy, substance use counseling and motivational interviewing.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 20 Sickles Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801

  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. Exclusive Services
  23. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Guidance Center of Westchester OTP in New Rochelle, NY:

Types of Care at Guidance Center Of Westchester Otp

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

Service Settings at Guidance Center Of Westchester Otp

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Guidance Center Of Westchester Otp

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Guidance Center Of Westchester Otp

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Guidance Center Of Westchester Otp

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration

Pharmacotherapies at Guidance Center Of Westchester Otp

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

Treatment Approaches at Guidance Center Of Westchester Otp

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

FacilityOwnership at Guidance Center Of Westchester Otp

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Guidance Center Of Westchester Otp

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Guidance Center Of Westchester Otp

  • 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 Guidance Center Of Westchester Otp

  • Payment assistance
  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Guidance Center Of Westchester Otp

  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Guidance Center Of Westchester Otp

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

Screening & Testing at Guidance Center Of Westchester Otp

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

Transitional Services at Guidance Center Of Westchester Otp

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

Ancillary Services at Guidance Center Of Westchester Otp

  • mental health services
  • mentoring/peer support

Counseling Services and Education at Guidance Center Of Westchester Otp

  • 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 Guidance Center Of Westchester Otp

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Guidance Center Of Westchester Otp

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Guidance Center Of Westchester Otp

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Guidance Center Of Westchester Otp

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Guidance Center Of Westchester Otp

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

Additional Spoken Languages at Guidance Center Of Westchester Otp

  • Creole
  • French
  • Spanish

Phone #: 914-613-0700 x7216

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 Guidance Center of Westchester OTP. 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 Guidance Center of Westchester OTP to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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