IJEGBA Community Inc - Chicago Illinois

IJEGBA Community Inc - Chicago, IL

Ijegba Community Inc is treatment center located at 1950 East 75th Street in the 60649 zip code in Chicago, IL that offers medication-assisted substance use treatment. It accepts adult men, adult women and sexual abuse victims into its treatment service. Some of the treatment approaches used by Ijegba Community Inc consist of brief intervention, substance use counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 1950 East 75th Street, Chicago, IL 60649

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  5. Pharmacotherapies
  6. Treatment Approaches
  7. FacilityOwnership
  8. License/Certification/Accreditation
  9. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  10. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  11. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  12. Screening & Testing
  13. Transitional Services
  14. Ancillary Services
  15. Counseling Services and Education
  16. Tobacco/Screening Services
  17. Facility Smoking Policy
  18. Age Groups Accepted
  19. Gender Accepted
  20. Exclusive Services
  21. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on IJEGBA Community Inc in Chicago, IL:

Types of Care at Ijegba Community Inc

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Ijegba Community Inc

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Intensive outpatient treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Ijegba Community Inc

  • Methadone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Ijegba Community Inc

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Pharmacotherapies at Ijegba Community Inc

  • Methadone

Treatment Approaches at Ijegba Community Inc

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

FacilityOwnership at Ijegba Community Inc

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Ijegba Community Inc

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Ijegba Community Inc

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

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Ijegba Community Inc

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

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Ijegba Community Inc

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

Screening & Testing at Ijegba Community Inc

  • 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 Ijegba Community Inc

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

Ancillary Services at Ijegba Community Inc

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

Counseling Services and Education at Ijegba Community Inc

  • 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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Ijegba Community Inc

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Ijegba Community Inc

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Ijegba Community Inc

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Ijegba Community Inc

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Ijegba Community Inc

  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Additional Spoken Languages at Ijegba Community Inc

  • Spanish

Phone #: 773-684-8422

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 IJEGBA Community Inc. 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 IJEGBA Community Inc to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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