Kennebec Behavioral Health - Augusta Maine

Kennebec Behavioral Health - Augusta, ME

Kennebec Behavioral Health is treatment facility located at 66 Stone Street in the 04330 zip code in Augusta, ME that offers medication assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders into its treatment service. Some of the treatment approaches used by Kennebec Behavioral Health consist of trauma-related counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy and contingency management/motivational incentives.

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Address: 66 Stone Street, Augusta, ME 04330

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

Here are the full facility listing details on Kennebec Behavioral Health in Augusta, ME:

Types of Care at Kennebec Behavioral Health

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

Service Settings at Kennebec Behavioral Health

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Kennebec Behavioral Health

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Kennebec Behavioral Health

  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Kennebec Behavioral Health

  • Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Kennebec Behavioral Health

  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type Of Treatment at Kennebec Behavioral Health

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Kennebec Behavioral Health

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches at Kennebec Behavioral Health

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

FacilityOwnership at Kennebec Behavioral Health

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Kennebec Behavioral Health

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Kennebec Behavioral Health

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

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Kennebec Behavioral Health

  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Kennebec Behavioral Health

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

Screening & Testing at Kennebec Behavioral Health

  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use

Transitional Services at Kennebec Behavioral Health

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

Ancillary Services at Kennebec Behavioral Health

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • social skills development
  • mentoring/peer support

Counseling Services and Education at Kennebec Behavioral Health

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education

Facility Smoking Policy at Kennebec Behavioral Health

  • Smoking not permitted

Gender Accepted at Kennebec Behavioral Health

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Kennebec Behavioral Health

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Services for deaf at Kennebec Behavioral Health

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 888-322-2136

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 Kennebec Behavioral Health. 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 Kennebec Behavioral Health to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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