Richmond Behavioral Health Authority - Richmond Virginia

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority - Richmond, VA

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is treatment center located at 107 South 5th Street in the 23219 zip code in Richmond, VA that offers medication-assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts people with HIV or AIDS, pregnant/postpartum women and people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders into its treatment service. Some of the treatment approaches used by Richmond Behavioral Health Authority consist of contingency management/motivational incentives, substance use counseling and 12-step facilitation.

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Address: 107 South 5th Street, Richmond, VA 23219

  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. Counseling Services and Education
  18. Tobacco/Screening Services
  19. Facility Smoking Policy
  20. Gender Accepted
  21. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on Richmond Behavioral Health Authority in Richmond, VA:

Types of Care at Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

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

Service Settings at Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

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

Pharmacotherapies at Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches at Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

  • anger management
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

  • the local government

License/Certification/Accreditation at Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State mental health department

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

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

Payment Assistance Available at Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with HIV or AIDS

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

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

Screening & Testing at Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

  • 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
  • TB screening

Transitional Services at Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

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

Ancillary Services at Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

  • case management
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • recovery coaches
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Counseling Services and Education at Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Gender Accepted at Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 804-819-4012

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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 Richmond Behavioral Health Authority. 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 Richmond Behavioral Health Authority to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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