Hershel Woody Williams VAMC Outpatient Treatment Program - Huntington West Virginia

Hershel Woody Williams VAMC Outpatient Treatment Program - Huntington, WV

Hershel Woody Williams Vamc Outpatient Treatment Program is treatment facility located at 1540 Spring Valley Drive in the 25704 zip code in Huntington, WV that offers medication-assisted substance abuse treatment. Hershel Woody Williams Vamc Outpatient Treatment Program provides naltrexone administration, suboxone prescription and buprenorphine maintenance to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Hershel Woody Williams Vamc Outpatient Treatment Program consist of cognitive behavioral therapy, relapse prevention and matrix Model. Hershel Woody Williams Vamc Outpatient Treatment Program also offers detox services and offers opioid detox, benzodiazepines detoxification and alcohol detox.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 1540 Spring Valley Drive, Huntington, WV 25704

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  5. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  6. Type Of Treatment
  7. Pharmacotherapies
  8. Treatment Approaches
  9. FacilityOwnership
  10. License/Certification/Accreditation
  11. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  12. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  13. Screening & Testing
  14. Transitional Services
  15. Ancillary Services
  16. Other Addictions Treatment
  17. Detoxification
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Medical Services
  20. Tobacco/Screening Services
  21. Facility Smoking Policy
  22. Age Groups Accepted
  23. Gender Accepted
  24. Exclusive Services
  25. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on Hershel Woody Williams VAMC Outpatient Treatment Program in Huntington, WV:

Types of Care at Hershel Woody Williams Vamc Outpatient Treatment Program

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

Service Settings at Hershel Woody Williams Vamc Outpatient Treatment Program

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

Hospitals at Hershel Woody Williams Vamc Outpatient Treatment Program

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Hershel Woody Williams Vamc Outpatient Treatment Program

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Hershel Woody Williams Vamc Outpatient Treatment Program

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Hershel Woody Williams Vamc Outpatient Treatment Program

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Hershel Woody Williams Vamc Outpatient Treatment Program

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Medications for HIV treatment
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Hershel Woody Williams Vamc Outpatient Treatment Program

  • anger management
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix Model
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Hershel Woody Williams Vamc Outpatient Treatment Program

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation at Hershel Woody Williams Vamc Outpatient Treatment Program

  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Hershel Woody Williams Vamc Outpatient Treatment Program

  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Hershel Woody Williams Vamc Outpatient Treatment Program

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

Screening & Testing at Hershel Woody Williams Vamc Outpatient Treatment Program

  • 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
  • Testing for metabolic syndrome

Transitional Services at Hershel Woody Williams Vamc Outpatient Treatment Program

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education

Ancillary Services at Hershel Woody Williams Vamc Outpatient Treatment Program

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Hershel Woody Williams Vamc Outpatient Treatment Program

  • Treatment for gambling disorder

Detoxification at Hershel Woody Williams Vamc Outpatient Treatment Program

  • alcohol detox
  • benzodiazepines detoxification
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Hershel Woody Williams Vamc Outpatient Treatment Program

  • 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 Hershel Woody Williams Vamc Outpatient Treatment Program

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Hershel Woody Williams Vamc Outpatient Treatment Program

  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Hershel Woody Williams Vamc Outpatient Treatment Program

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Hershel Woody Williams Vamc Outpatient Treatment Program

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Hershel Woody Williams Vamc Outpatient Treatment Program

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Hershel Woody Williams Vamc Outpatient Treatment Program

  • Serves Veterans only

Services for deaf at Hershel Woody Williams Vamc Outpatient Treatment Program

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 304-429-6741 x2700

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 Hershel Woody Williams VAMC Outpatient Treatment Program. 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 Hershel Woody Williams VAMC Outpatient Treatment Program to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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