Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/West Jefferson - Marrero Louisiana

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/West Jefferson - Marrero, LA

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson is treatment center located at 5001 Westbank Expressway, Suite 100 in the 70072 zip code in Marrero, LA that offers medication assisted addiction treatment. It accepts people with trauma, people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders and teenagers into its treatment program. Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson provides naltrexone administration, suboxone prescription and buprenorphine maintenance to children and adolescents. Some of the treatment approaches used by Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson consist of 12-step facilitation, relapse prevention and rational emotive behavioral therapy. Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson also provides detoxification programs and offers opioid detox.

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Address: 5001 Westbank Expressway, Suite 100, Marrero, LA 70072

  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. Detoxification
  19. Counseling Services and Education
  20. Medical Services
  21. Tobacco/Screening Services
  22. Facility Smoking Policy
  23. Age Groups Accepted
  24. Gender Accepted
  25. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/West Jefferson in Marrero, LA:

Types of Care at Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson

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

Service Settings at Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson

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

Pharmacotherapies at Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson

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

Treatment Approaches at Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson

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

FacilityOwnership at Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson

  • the local government

License/Certification/Accreditation at Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson

  • Council on Accreditation

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson

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

Payment Assistance Available at Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson

  • teenagers
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson

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

Screening & Testing at Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson

  • 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 Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson

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

Ancillary Services at Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson

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

Other Addictions Treatment at Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson

  • Treatment for gambling disorder

Detoxification at Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson

  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson

  • 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

Medical Services at Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson

  • children and adolescents

Gender Accepted at Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson

  • women
  • men

Additional Spoken Languages at Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/west Jefferson

  • Spanish

Phone #: 504-349-8833

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 Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/West Jefferson. 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 Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/West Jefferson to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

This is a detailed listing page for Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority/West Jefferson, a methadone & suboxone clinic in Marrero, LA

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