Harlem East Life Plan (HELP) Unit I OTP - New York New York

Harlem East Life Plan (HELP) Unit I OTP - New York, NY

Harlem East Life Plan help Unit I Otp is treatment center located at 2367-2369 Second Avenue, 1st And 2nd Floors in the 10035 zip code in New York, NY that offers medication assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts active duty military, domestic violence victims and people with trauma into its treatment service. Harlem East Life Plan help Unit I Otp provides buprenorphine maintenance, buprenorphine detox and methadone maintenance to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Harlem East Life Plan help Unit I Otp consist of cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-related counseling and brief intervention. Harlem East Life Plan help Unit I Otp also offers detoxification services and offers benzodiazepines detoxification, alcohol detox and opioid detox.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 2367-2369 Second Avenue, 1st and 2nd Floors, New York, NY 10035

  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. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  12. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  13. Screening & Testing
  14. Transitional Services
  15. Ancillary Services
  16. Detoxification
  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 Harlem East Life Plan (HELP) Unit I OTP in New York, NY:

Types of Care at Harlem East Life Plan (help) Unit I Otp

  • Detoxification
  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Harlem East Life Plan (help) Unit I Otp

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Harlem East Life Plan (help) Unit I Otp

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Harlem East Life Plan (help) Unit I Otp

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Harlem East Life Plan (help) Unit I Otp

  • buprenorphine detox
  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone detox
  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Harlem East Life Plan (help) Unit I Otp

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)

Treatment Approaches at Harlem East Life Plan (help) Unit I Otp

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

FacilityOwnership at Harlem East Life Plan (help) Unit I Otp

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Harlem East Life Plan (help) Unit I Otp

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Harlem East Life Plan (help) Unit I Otp

  • Medicaid
  • Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Harlem East Life Plan (help) Unit I Otp

  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults
  • lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT)
  • veterans
  • active duty military
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with HIV or AIDS
  • domestic violence victims
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Harlem East Life Plan (help) Unit I Otp

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

Screening & Testing at Harlem East Life Plan (help) Unit I Otp

  • 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 Harlem East Life Plan (help) Unit I Otp

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

Ancillary Services at Harlem East Life Plan (help) Unit I Otp

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • social skills development
  • mentoring/peer support

Detoxification at Harlem East Life Plan (help) Unit I Otp

  • alcohol detox
  • benzodiazepines detoxification
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Harlem East Life Plan (help) Unit I Otp

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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Harlem East Life Plan (help) Unit I Otp

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Harlem East Life Plan (help) Unit I Otp

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Harlem East Life Plan (help) Unit I Otp

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Harlem East Life Plan (help) Unit I Otp

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Harlem East Life Plan (help) Unit I Otp

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

Additional Spoken Languages at Harlem East Life Plan (help) Unit I Otp

  • Creole
  • French
  • Russian
  • Spanish

Phone #: 212-876-2300 x107

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 Harlem East Life Plan (HELP) Unit I 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 Harlem East Life Plan (HELP) Unit I OTP to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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