Howard Center Chittenden Clinic - South Burlington Vermont

Howard Center Chittenden Clinic - South Burlington, VT

Howard Center Chittenden Clinic is treatment facility located at 75 San Remo Drive in the 05403 zip code in South Burlington, VT that offers medication-assisted addiction treatment. It accepts veterans, adult women and pregnant/postpartum women into its treatment program. Howard Center Chittenden Clinic provides naltrexone administration, relapse prevention from naltrexone and methadone maintenance to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Howard Center Chittenden Clinic consist of 12-step facilitation, relapse prevention and motivational interviewing.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 75 San Remo Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403

  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. Counseling Services and Education
  17. Tobacco/Screening Services
  18. Facility Smoking Policy
  19. Age Groups Accepted
  20. Gender Accepted
  21. Exclusive Services
  22. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on Howard Center Chittenden Clinic in South Burlington, VT:

Types of Care at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone maintenance
  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

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

Treatment Approaches at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

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

FacilityOwnership at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
  • National Committee for Quality Assurance

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicaid
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

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

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

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

Screening & Testing at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

  • 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 Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

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

Ancillary Services at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

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

Counseling Services and Education at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples 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 Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

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

Services for deaf at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 802-488-7380

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 Howard Center Chittenden Clinic. 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 Howard Center Chittenden Clinic to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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