Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department of Psychiatry - Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department of Psychiatry - Philadelphia, PA

Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department Of Psychiatry is treatment facility located at 501 South 54th Street in the 19143 zip code in Philadelphia, PA that offers medication assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders into its treatment program. Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department Of Psychiatry provides methadone maintenance, methadone detox and buprenorphine maintenance to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department Of Psychiatry consist of trauma-related counseling, 12-step facilitation and relapse prevention. Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department Of Psychiatry also includes detoxification services and offers methamphetamines detoxification, alcohol detox and benzodiazepines detoxification.

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Address: 501 South 54th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143

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

Here are the full facility listing details on Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department of Psychiatry in Philadelphia, PA:

Types of Care at Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department Of Psychiatry

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

Service Settings at Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department Of Psychiatry

  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Hospital inpatient detoxification
  • Hospital inpatient treatment

Hospitals at Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department Of Psychiatry

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department Of Psychiatry

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department Of Psychiatry

  • Other contracted prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department Of Psychiatry

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

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department Of Psychiatry

  • Other contracted prescribing entity

Type Of Treatment at Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department Of Psychiatry

  • buprenorphine detox
  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone detox
  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department Of Psychiatry

  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Methadone
  • 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
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department Of Psychiatry

  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department Of Psychiatry

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department Of Psychiatry

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • State mental health department
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department Of Psychiatry

  • 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 Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department Of Psychiatry

  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department Of Psychiatry

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department Of Psychiatry

  • 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 Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department Of Psychiatry

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning

Ancillary Services at Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department Of Psychiatry

  • mental health services
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development

Detoxification at Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department Of Psychiatry

  • alcohol detox
  • benzodiazepines detoxification
  • cocaine detoxification
  • methamphetamines detoxification
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department Of Psychiatry

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • health education services

Tobacco/Screening Services at Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department Of Psychiatry

  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department Of Psychiatry

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department Of Psychiatry

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department Of Psychiatry

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department Of Psychiatry

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 215-748-9391

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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 Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department of Psychiatry. 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 Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Department of Psychiatry to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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