Healthcare Resource Centers - Boston Massachusetts

Healthcare Resource Centers - Boston, MA

Healthcare Resource Centers is treatment facility located at 23-27 Bradston Street in the 02118 zip code in Boston, MA that offers medication-assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts pregnant/postpartum women, adult women and people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders into its treatment service. Healthcare Resource Centers provides methadone maintenance to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Healthcare Resource Centers consist of cognitive behavioral therapy, relapse prevention and anger management.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 23-27 Bradston Street, Boston, MA 02118

  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. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Age Groups Accepted
  22. Gender Accepted
  23. Exclusive Services
  24. Services for deaf
  25. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Healthcare Resource Centers in Boston, MA:

Types of Care at Healthcare Resource Centers

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Healthcare Resource Centers

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Healthcare Resource Centers

  • Methadone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Healthcare Resource Centers

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Healthcare Resource Centers

  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Healthcare Resource Centers

  • Methadone

Treatment Approaches at Healthcare Resource Centers

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

FacilityOwnership at Healthcare Resource Centers

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Healthcare Resource Centers

  • State department of health
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Healthcare Resource Centers

  • 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 Healthcare Resource Centers

  • Payment assistance

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Healthcare Resource Centers

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

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Healthcare Resource Centers

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Healthcare Resource Centers

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for substance use
  • STD testing
  • TB screening
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Healthcare Resource Centers

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

Ancillary Services at Healthcare Resource Centers

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

Other Addictions Treatment at Healthcare Resource Centers

  • Treatment for gambling disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Healthcare Resource Centers

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling

Tobacco/Screening Services at Healthcare Resource Centers

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Healthcare Resource Centers

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Healthcare Resource Centers

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Healthcare Resource Centers

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Healthcare Resource Centers

  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Services for deaf at Healthcare Resource Centers

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at Healthcare Resource Centers

  • Spanish

Phone #: 617-318-6480

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 Healthcare Resource Centers. 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 Healthcare Resource Centers to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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