Peninsula Community Health Services of AK - Soldotna Alaska

Peninsula Community Health Services of AK - Soldotna, AK

Peninsula Community Health Services Of Ak is treatment center located at 230 East Marydale Avenue in the 99669 zip code in Soldotna, AK that offers medication assisted substance use treatment. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders and people with trauma into its treatment service. Some of the treatment approaches used by Peninsula Community Health Services Of Ak consist of trauma-related counseling, dialectical behavior therapy and brief intervention. Peninsula Community Health Services Of Ak also offers detox programs and offers opioid detox.

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WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 230 East Marydale Avenue, Soldotna, AK 99669

  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. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  13. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  14. Screening & Testing
  15. Transitional Services
  16. Ancillary Services
  17. Detoxification
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Medical Services
  20. Tobacco/Screening Services
  21. Facility Smoking Policy
  22. Gender Accepted
  23. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on Peninsula Community Health Services of AK in Soldotna, AK:

Types of Care at Peninsula Community Health Services Of Ak

  • Detoxification
  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Peninsula Community Health Services Of Ak

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Peninsula Community Health Services Of Ak

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Peninsula Community Health Services Of Ak

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Peninsula Community Health Services Of Ak

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

Pharmacotherapies at Peninsula Community Health Services Of Ak

  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Peninsula Community Health Services Of Ak

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

FacilityOwnership at Peninsula Community Health Services Of Ak

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Peninsula Community Health Services Of Ak

  • State mental health department

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Peninsula Community Health Services Of Ak

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Assistance Available at Peninsula Community Health Services Of Ak

  • Payment assistance
  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Peninsula Community Health Services Of Ak

  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Peninsula Community Health Services Of Ak

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

Screening & Testing at Peninsula Community Health Services Of Ak

  • 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
  • Testing for metabolic syndrome

Transitional Services at Peninsula Community Health Services Of Ak

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

Ancillary Services at Peninsula Community Health Services Of Ak

  • case management
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Detoxification at Peninsula Community Health Services Of Ak

  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Peninsula Community Health Services Of Ak

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

Medical Services at Peninsula Community Health Services Of Ak

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Peninsula Community Health Services Of Ak

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Peninsula Community Health Services Of Ak

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Gender Accepted at Peninsula Community Health Services Of Ak

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Peninsula Community Health Services Of Ak

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 907-260-7300

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 Peninsula Community Health Services of AK. 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 Peninsula Community Health Services of AK to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

This is a detailed listing page for Peninsula Community Health Services of AK, a methadone & suboxone clinic in Soldotna, AK

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