Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center at Port Morris OTP - Bronx New York

Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center at Port Morris OTP - Bronx, NY

Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp is treatment center located at 804 East 138th Street in the 10454 zip code in Bronx, NY that offers medication-assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders, people with HIV or AIDS and adult women into its treatment program. Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp provides methadone maintenance, buprenorphine detox and suboxone prescription to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp consist of motivational interviewing, relapse prevention and substance use counseling. Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp also provides detox programs and offers opioid detox.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 804 East 138th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  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. Payment Assistance Available
  13. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  14. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  15. Screening & Testing
  16. Transitional Services
  17. Ancillary Services
  18. Other Addictions Treatment
  19. Detoxification
  20. Counseling Services and Education
  21. Medical Services
  22. Tobacco/Screening Services
  23. Facility Smoking Policy
  24. Age Groups Accepted
  25. Gender Accepted
  26. Exclusive Services
  27. Services for deaf
  28. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center at Port Morris OTP in Bronx, NY:

Types of Care at Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp

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

Service Settings at Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient detoxification
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment

Hospitals at Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp

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

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp

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

Pharmacotherapies at Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp

  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Medications for HIV treatment
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp

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

FacilityOwnership at Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • Hospital licensing authority
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp

  • Medicaid
  • Cash or self-payment

Payment Assistance Available at Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp

  • adult women
  • adult men
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with HIV or AIDS

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing at Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp

  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for Hepatitis B
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for substance use
  • STD testing
  • TB screening
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education

Ancillary Services at Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp

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

Other Addictions Treatment at Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp

  • Treatment for gambling disorder

Detoxification at Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp

  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services
  • employment counseling or training
  • vocational training and educational support

Medical Services at Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp

  • Methadone and buprenorphine clients only
  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Services for deaf at Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center At Port Morris Otp

  • Spanish

Phone #: 718-665-7500

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 Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center at Port Morris OTP. 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 Montefiore Medical Center Wellness Center at Port Morris OTP to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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