Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave - Chicago Illinois

Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave - Chicago, IL

Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave is treatment center located at 5122 South Archer Avenue in the 60632 zip code in Chicago, IL that offers medication assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts people with trauma into its treatment service. Some of the treatment approaches used by Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave consist of motivational interviewing and brief intervention.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 5122 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  5. External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  6. Type Of Treatment
  7. Pharmacotherapies
  8. Treatment Approaches
  9. FacilityOwnership
  10. License/Certification/Accreditation
  11. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  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. Gender Accepted
  22. Services for deaf
  23. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave in Chicago, IL:

Types of Care at Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave

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

Service Settings at Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave

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

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave

  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type Of Treatment at Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave

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

Pharmacotherapies at Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave

  • 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 Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave

  • brief intervention
  • motivational interviewing

FacilityOwnership at Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave

  • State substance abuse agency

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave

  • 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 Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave

  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave

  • 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 Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave

  • Naloxone and overdose education

Ancillary Services at Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave

  • case management
  • early intervention for HIV
  • mental health services

Counseling Services and Education at Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave

  • individual counseling
  • substance use education
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services

Medical Services at Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave

  • Smoking not permitted

Gender Accepted at Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave

  • Spanish

Phone #: 872-588-3000

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 Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave. 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 Lawndale Christian Health Center Archer Ave to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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