Midwestern Connecticut Council on Alcoholism Inc/Latino Outreach - Danbury Connecticut

Midwestern Connecticut Council on Alcoholism Inc/Latino Outreach - Danbury, CT

Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/latino Outreach is treatment center located at 38 Old Ridgebury Road in the 06810 zip code in Danbury, CT that offers medication assisted substance use treatment. It accepts active duty military, pregnant/postpartum women and adult men into its treatment program. Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/latino Outreach provides suboxone prescription and buprenorphine maintenance to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/latino Outreach consist of contingency management/motivational incentives, rational emotive behavioral therapy and brief intervention. Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/latino Outreach also offers detox programs and offers cocaine detoxification, opioid detox and alcohol detox.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 38 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury, CT 06810

  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. Other Addictions Treatment
  18. Detoxification
  19. Counseling Services and Education
  20. Tobacco/Screening Services
  21. Facility Smoking Policy
  22. Age Groups Accepted
  23. Gender Accepted
  24. Exclusive Services
  25. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Midwestern Connecticut Council on Alcoholism Inc/Latino Outreach in Danbury, CT:

Types of Care at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/latino Outreach

  • Detoxification
  • Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
  • Substance use treatment
  • Treatment for co-occurring serious mental health illness/serious emotional disturbance and substance use disorders

Service Settings at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/latino Outreach

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Residential treatment
  • Outpatient detoxification
  • Intensive outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Residential detoxification
  • Short-term residential treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/latino Outreach

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/latino Outreach

  • Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/latino Outreach

  • In-network prescribing entity
  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type Of Treatment at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/latino Outreach

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription

Pharmacotherapies at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/latino Outreach

  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/latino Outreach

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

FacilityOwnership at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/latino Outreach

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/latino Outreach

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/latino Outreach

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

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/latino Outreach

  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults
  • lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT)
  • veterans
  • active duty military
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with HIV or AIDS
  • people with trauma
  • people with co-occurring substance use and pain

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/latino Outreach

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

Screening & Testing at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/latino Outreach

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • TB screening
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/latino Outreach

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

Ancillary Services at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/latino Outreach

  • case management
  • mental health services
  • recovery coaches
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • professional intervention
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/latino Outreach

  • Treatment for gambling disorder

Detoxification at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/latino Outreach

  • alcohol detox
  • cocaine detoxification
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/latino Outreach

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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/latino Outreach

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/latino Outreach

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/latino Outreach

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/latino Outreach

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/latino Outreach

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Additional Spoken Languages at Midwestern Connecticut Council On Alcoholism Inc/latino Outreach

  • Spanish

Phone #: 203-792-4515 x1202

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 Midwestern Connecticut Council on Alcoholism Inc/Latino Outreach. 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 Midwestern Connecticut Council on Alcoholism Inc/Latino Outreach to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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