Perspectives Center for Care Inc - Meriden Connecticut

Perspectives Center for Care Inc - Meriden, CT

Perspectives Center For Care Inc is treatment facility located at 816 Broad Street, Suite 23 in the 06450 zip code in Meriden, CT that offers medication assisted treatment for addiction. It accepts court/judicial system clients, adult men and people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders into its treatment service. Some of the treatment approaches used by Perspectives Center For Care Inc consist of cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-related counseling and contingency management/motivational incentives.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 816 Broad Street, Suite 23, Meriden, CT 06450

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  5. External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  6. Type Of Treatment
  7. Pharmacotherapies
  8. Treatment Approaches
  9. FacilityOwnership
  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. Other Addictions Treatment
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Gender Accepted
  22. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Perspectives Center for Care Inc in Meriden, CT:

Types of Care at Perspectives Center For Care Inc

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

Service Settings at Perspectives Center For Care Inc

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Perspectives Center For Care Inc

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Perspectives Center For Care Inc

  • Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Perspectives Center For Care Inc

  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type Of Treatment at Perspectives Center For Care Inc

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription

Pharmacotherapies at Perspectives Center For Care Inc

  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Perspectives Center For Care Inc

  • anger management
  • 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 Perspectives Center For Care Inc

  • a private non-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Perspectives Center For Care Inc

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

Payment Assistance Available at Perspectives Center For Care Inc

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Perspectives Center For Care Inc

  • teenagers
  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • adult men
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • sexual abuse victims
  • domestic violence victims
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Perspectives Center For Care Inc

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

Screening & Testing at Perspectives Center For Care Inc

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Perspectives Center For Care Inc

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

Ancillary Services at Perspectives Center For Care Inc

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • social skills development
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Perspectives Center For Care Inc

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder
  • Treatment for gambling disorder
  • Treatment for internet use disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Perspectives Center For Care Inc

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education
  • employment counseling or training

Tobacco/Screening Services at Perspectives Center For Care Inc

  • Screening for tobacco use

Facility Smoking Policy at Perspectives Center For Care Inc

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Gender Accepted at Perspectives Center For Care Inc

  • women
  • men

Additional Spoken Languages at Perspectives Center For Care Inc

  • Spanish

Phone #: 203-630-2488

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 Perspectives Center for Care Inc. 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 Perspectives Center for Care Inc to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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