Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient - Buffalo New York

Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient - Buffalo, NY

Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient is treatment center located at 2005 Sheridan Drive in the 14223 zip code in Buffalo, NY that offers medication assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders, adult women and adult men into its treatment service. Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient provides buprenorphine maintenance, relapse prevention from naltrexone and suboxone prescription to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient consist of motivational interviewing, rational emotive behavioral therapy and relapse prevention.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 2005 Sheridan Drive, Buffalo, NY 14223

  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. Type Of Treatment
  8. Pharmacotherapies
  9. Treatment Approaches
  10. FacilityOwnership
  11. License/Certification/Accreditation
  12. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  13. Payment Assistance Available
  14. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  15. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  16. Screening & Testing
  17. Transitional Services
  18. Ancillary Services
  19. Counseling Services and Education
  20. Tobacco/Screening Services
  21. Facility Smoking Policy
  22. Age Groups Accepted
  23. Gender Accepted

Here are the full facility listing details on Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient in Buffalo, NY:

Types of Care at Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient

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

Service Settings at Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient

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

Hospitals at Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient

  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient

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

Treatment Approaches at Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient

  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • rational emotive behavioral therapy
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient

  • the local government

License/Certification/Accreditation at Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient

  • Medicaid
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Assistance Available at Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient

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

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient

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

Screening & Testing at Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for Hepatitis B
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • TB screening

Transitional Services at Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient

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

Ancillary Services at Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient

  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance

Counseling Services and Education at Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient

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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient

  • women
  • men

Phone #: 716-874-5536

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 Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient. 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 Northern Erie Clinical Services Outpatient to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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