JWCH Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/CCH - Los Angeles California

JWCH Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/CCH - Los Angeles, CA

Jwch Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/cch is treatment center located at 522 South San Pedro Street in the 90013 zip code in Los Angeles, CA that offers medication-assisted substance use treatment. It accepts lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender LGBT and people with HIV or AIDS into its treatment service. Jwch Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/cch provides naltrexone administration and suboxone prescription to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Jwch Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/cch consist of matrix Model, cognitive behavioral therapy and brief intervention.

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WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 522 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013

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

Here are the full facility listing details on JWCH Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/CCH in Los Angeles, CA:

Types of Care at Jwch Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/cch

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

Service Settings at Jwch Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/cch

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Jwch Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/cch

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Jwch Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/cch

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Jwch Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/cch

  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration

Pharmacotherapies at Jwch Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/cch

  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Medications for HIV treatment
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment

Treatment Approaches at Jwch Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/cch

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix Model
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Jwch Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/cch

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Jwch Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/cch

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Jwch Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/cch

  • 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

Payment Assistance Available at Jwch Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/cch

  • Payment assistance
  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Jwch Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/cch

  • lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT)
  • people with HIV or AIDS

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Jwch Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/cch

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing at Jwch Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/cch

  • 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 Jwch Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/cch

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

Ancillary Services at Jwch Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/cch

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

Counseling Services and Education at Jwch Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/cch

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

Medical Services at Jwch Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/cch

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Jwch Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/cch

  • Screening for tobacco use

Facility Smoking Policy at Jwch Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/cch

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Jwch Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/cch

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Jwch Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/cch

  • women
  • men

Additional Spoken Languages at Jwch Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/cch

  • Spanish

Phone #: 323-201-4516 x3043

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 JWCH Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/CCH. 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 JWCH Institute Inc Wesley Health Centers/CCH to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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