Ramon Velez Recovery Center OTP - Bronx New York

Ramon Velez Recovery Center OTP - Bronx, NY

Ramon Velez Recovery Center Otp is treatment facility located at 754 East 151st Street in the 10455 zip code in Bronx, NY that offers medication-assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders and people with trauma into its treatment service. Ramon Velez Recovery Center Otp provides buprenorphine detox, suboxone prescription and buprenorphine maintenance to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Ramon Velez Recovery Center Otp consist of matrix Model, relapse prevention and anger management. Ramon Velez Recovery Center Otp also includes detox services and offers opioid detox.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 754 East 151st Street, Bronx, NY 10455

  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. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Age Groups Accepted
  22. Gender Accepted
  23. Exclusive Services
  24. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Ramon Velez Recovery Center OTP in Bronx, NY:

Types of Care at Ramon Velez Recovery Center Otp

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

Service Settings at Ramon Velez Recovery Center Otp

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Ramon Velez Recovery Center Otp

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

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Ramon Velez Recovery Center Otp

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Ramon Velez Recovery Center Otp

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

Pharmacotherapies at Ramon Velez Recovery Center Otp

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant (Probuphine)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)

Treatment Approaches at Ramon Velez Recovery Center Otp

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix Model
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Ramon Velez Recovery Center Otp

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Ramon Velez Recovery Center Otp

  • State substance abuse agency
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Ramon Velez Recovery Center Otp

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

Payment Assistance Available at Ramon Velez Recovery Center Otp

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Ramon Velez Recovery Center Otp

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

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Ramon Velez Recovery Center Otp

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

Screening & Testing at Ramon Velez Recovery Center 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

Transitional Services at Ramon Velez Recovery Center Otp

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

Ancillary Services at Ramon Velez Recovery Center Otp

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • early intervention for HIV
  • mental health services
  • recovery coaches
  • social skills development
  • mentoring/peer support

Detoxification at Ramon Velez Recovery Center Otp

  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Ramon Velez Recovery Center Otp

  • 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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Ramon Velez Recovery Center Otp

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Ramon Velez Recovery Center Otp

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Ramon Velez Recovery Center Otp

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Ramon Velez Recovery Center Otp

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Ramon Velez Recovery Center Otp

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

Additional Spoken Languages at Ramon Velez Recovery Center Otp

  • Spanish

Phone #: 347-352-2435

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 Ramon Velez Recovery Center 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 Ramon Velez Recovery Center OTP to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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