Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program - Mount Vernon New York

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program - Mount Vernon, NY

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program is treatment facility located at 3 South 6th Avenue, 3rd Floor in the 10550 zip code in Mount Vernon, NY that offers medication assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts pregnant/postpartum women into its treatment program. Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program provides methadone maintenance to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program consist of contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing and brief intervention.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 3 South 6th Avenue, 3rd Floor, Mount Vernon, NY 10550

  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. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Age Groups Accepted
  22. Gender Accepted
  23. Exclusive Services
  24. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program in Mount Vernon, NY:

Types of Care at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program

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

Hospitals at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program

  • Methadone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program

  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program

  • Methadone

Treatment Approaches at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program

  • 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 Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program

  • State substance abuse agency
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program

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

Payment Assistance Available at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program

  • pregnant/postpartum women

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients

Screening & Testing at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program

  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • TB screening
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing
  • Testing for metabolic syndrome

Transitional Services at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program

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

Ancillary Services at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program

  • case management
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance

Counseling Services and Education at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program

  • individual 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 Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program

  • Screening for tobacco use

Facility Smoking Policy at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program

  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Services for deaf at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 914-361-6239

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 Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program. 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 Mount Vernon Hospital Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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