Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House - Stamford Connecticut

Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House - Stamford, CT

Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House is treatment center located at 119 Main Street in the 06901 zip code in Stamford, CT that offers medication-assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders, people with trauma and domestic violence victims into its treatment service. Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House provides methadone maintenance to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House consist of 12-step facilitation, brief intervention and contingency management/motivational incentives.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 119 Main Street, Stamford, CT 06901

  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. 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. Other Addictions Treatment
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  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 Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House in Stamford, CT:

Types of Care at Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House

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

Service Settings at Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House

  • Residential treatment
  • Long-term residential treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House

  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House

  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Methadone
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House

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

FacilityOwnership at Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House

  • Medicaid
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House

  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults
  • 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

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House

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

Screening & Testing at Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House

  • 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 Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House

  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services at Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House

  • 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 Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House

  • Treatment for gambling disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House

  • 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 Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House

  • men

Additional Spoken Languages at Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House

  • Spanish

Phone #: 203-851-2077

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 Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House. 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 Liberation Programs Inc Liberation House to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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