Nassau County Office of MH CD and DD Services OTP - East Meadow New York

Nassau County Office of MH CD and DD Services OTP - East Meadow, NY

Nassau County Office Of Mh Cd And Dd Services Otp is treatment facility located at 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, Nassau County Medical Center, Bldg K in the 11554 zip code in East Meadow, NY that offers medication-assisted addiction treatment. Nassau County Office Of Mh Cd And Dd Services Otp provides methadone maintenance and buprenorphine maintenance to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Nassau County Office Of Mh Cd And Dd Services Otp consist of trauma-related counseling, relapse prevention and anger management.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, Nassau County Medical Center, Bldg K, East Meadow, NY 11554

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  5. Type Of Treatment
  6. Pharmacotherapies
  7. Treatment Approaches
  8. FacilityOwnership
  9. License/Certification/Accreditation
  10. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  11. Payment Assistance Available
  12. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  13. Screening & Testing
  14. Transitional Services
  15. Ancillary Services
  16. Counseling Services and Education
  17. Medical Services
  18. Tobacco/Screening Services
  19. Facility Smoking Policy
  20. Age Groups Accepted
  21. Gender Accepted
  22. Exclusive Services
  23. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Nassau County Office of MH CD and DD Services OTP in East Meadow, NY:

Types of Care at Nassau County Office Of Mh Cd And Dd Services Otp

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Nassau County Office Of Mh Cd And Dd Services Otp

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Nassau County Office Of Mh Cd And Dd Services Otp

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

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Nassau County Office Of Mh Cd And Dd Services Otp

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Nassau County Office Of Mh Cd And Dd Services Otp

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Nassau County Office Of Mh Cd And Dd Services Otp

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches at Nassau County Office Of Mh Cd And Dd Services Otp

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • rational emotive behavioral therapy
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Nassau County Office Of Mh Cd And Dd Services Otp

  • the local government

License/Certification/Accreditation at Nassau County Office Of Mh Cd And Dd Services Otp

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Nassau County Office Of Mh Cd And Dd Services Otp

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicaid
  • Cash or self-payment

Payment Assistance Available at Nassau County Office Of Mh Cd And Dd Services Otp

  • Sliding fee scale

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Nassau County Office Of Mh Cd And Dd Services Otp

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Nassau County Office Of Mh Cd And Dd Services Otp

  • 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
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing
  • Testing for metabolic syndrome

Transitional Services at Nassau County Office Of Mh Cd And Dd Services Otp

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

Ancillary Services at Nassau County Office Of Mh Cd And Dd Services Otp

  • case management
  • mental health services

Counseling Services and Education at Nassau County Office Of Mh Cd And Dd Services Otp

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

Medical Services at Nassau County Office Of Mh Cd And Dd Services Otp

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Nassau County Office Of Mh Cd And Dd Services Otp

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Nassau County Office Of Mh Cd And Dd Services Otp

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Nassau County Office Of Mh Cd And Dd Services Otp

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Nassau County Office Of Mh Cd And Dd Services Otp

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Nassau County Office Of Mh Cd And Dd Services Otp

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

Additional Spoken Languages at Nassau County Office Of Mh Cd And Dd Services Otp

  • Spanish

Phone #: 516-572-5801

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 Nassau County Office of MH CD and DD Services 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 Nassau County Office of MH CD and DD Services OTP to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

Other drug and rehab centers within 75 miles of Nassau County Office of MH CD and DD Services OTP: