Hartford Dispensary Henderson/Johnson Clinic MMTP - Hartford Connecticut

Hartford Dispensary Henderson/Johnson Clinic MMTP - Hartford, CT

Hartford Dispensary Henderson/johnson Clinic Mmtp is treatment center located at 12-14 And 16-18 Weston Street in the 06120 zip code in Hartford, CT that offers medication-assisted addiction treatment. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders, pregnant/postpartum women and transitional age young adults into its treatment program. Hartford Dispensary Henderson/johnson Clinic Mmtp provides methadone maintenance to children and adolescents. Some of the treatment approaches used by Hartford Dispensary Henderson/johnson Clinic Mmtp consist of dialectical behavior therapy, relapse prevention and 12-step facilitation.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 12-14 and 16-18 Weston Street, Hartford, CT 06120

  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. Other Addictions Treatment
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Medical Services
  20. Tobacco/Screening Services
  21. Facility Smoking Policy
  22. Age Groups Accepted
  23. Gender Accepted
  24. Services for deaf
  25. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Hartford Dispensary Henderson/Johnson Clinic MMTP in Hartford, CT:

Types of Care at Hartford Dispensary Henderson/johnson Clinic Mmtp

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

Service Settings at Hartford Dispensary Henderson/johnson Clinic Mmtp

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Hartford Dispensary Henderson/johnson Clinic Mmtp

  • Methadone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Hartford Dispensary Henderson/johnson Clinic Mmtp

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Hartford Dispensary Henderson/johnson Clinic Mmtp

  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Hartford Dispensary Henderson/johnson Clinic Mmtp

  • Methadone
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment

Treatment Approaches at Hartford Dispensary Henderson/johnson Clinic Mmtp

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

FacilityOwnership at Hartford Dispensary Henderson/johnson Clinic Mmtp

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Hartford Dispensary Henderson/johnson Clinic Mmtp

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Hartford Dispensary Henderson/johnson Clinic Mmtp

  • 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 Hartford Dispensary Henderson/johnson Clinic Mmtp

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Hartford Dispensary Henderson/johnson Clinic Mmtp

  • teenagers
  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • adult men
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Hartford Dispensary Henderson/johnson Clinic Mmtp

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

Screening & Testing at Hartford Dispensary Henderson/johnson Clinic Mmtp

  • 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 Hartford Dispensary Henderson/johnson Clinic Mmtp

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

Ancillary Services at Hartford Dispensary Henderson/johnson Clinic Mmtp

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

Other Addictions Treatment at Hartford Dispensary Henderson/johnson Clinic Mmtp

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Hartford Dispensary Henderson/johnson Clinic Mmtp

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

Medical Services at Hartford Dispensary Henderson/johnson Clinic Mmtp

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Hartford Dispensary Henderson/johnson Clinic Mmtp

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Hartford Dispensary Henderson/johnson Clinic Mmtp

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Hartford Dispensary Henderson/johnson Clinic Mmtp

  • children and adolescents

Gender Accepted at Hartford Dispensary Henderson/johnson Clinic Mmtp

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Hartford Dispensary Henderson/johnson Clinic Mmtp

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at Hartford Dispensary Henderson/johnson Clinic Mmtp

  • Spanish

Phone #: 860-527-5100

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 Hartford Dispensary Henderson/Johnson Clinic MMTP. 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 Hartford Dispensary Henderson/Johnson Clinic MMTP to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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