Health Connect America - Jasper Alabama

Health Connect America - Jasper, AL

Health Connect America is treatment center located at 205 Oakhill Road, Suite A in the 35504 zip code in Jasper, AL that offers medication-assisted substance use treatment. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and pain, transitional age young adults and domestic violence victims into its treatment program. Some of the treatment approaches used by Health Connect America consist of trauma-related counseling, substance use counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy.

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

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Address: 205 Oakhill Road, Suite A, Jasper, AL 35504

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

Here are the full facility listing details on Health Connect America in Jasper, AL:

Types of Care at Health Connect America

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

Service Settings at Health Connect America

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

External Opioid Medications Source at Health Connect America

  • Other contracted prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Health Connect America

  • Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Health Connect America

  • Other contracted prescribing entity

Treatment Approaches at Health Connect America

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

FacilityOwnership at Health Connect America

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Health Connect America

  • State mental health department

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Health Connect America

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

Payment Assistance Available at Health Connect America

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Health Connect America

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

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Health Connect America

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

Screening & Testing at Health Connect America

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

Transitional Services at Health Connect America

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

Ancillary Services at Health Connect America

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance

Other Addictions Treatment at Health Connect America

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder
  • Treatment for gambling disorder
  • Treatment for internet use disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Health Connect America

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education
  • employment counseling or training
  • vocational training and educational support

Tobacco/Screening Services at Health Connect America

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Health Connect America

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Gender Accepted at Health Connect America

  • women
  • men

Phone #: 205-530-6007

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

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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 Health Connect America. 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 Health Connect America to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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