Saint Barnabas Hospital OTP - Bronx New York

Saint Barnabas Hospital OTP - Bronx, NY

Saint Barnabas Hospital Otp is treatment facility located at 4535 3rd Avenue in the 10458 zip code in Bronx, NY that offers medication-assisted addiction treatment. It accepts people with HIV or AIDS, pregnant/postpartum women and court/judicial system clients into its treatment service. Saint Barnabas Hospital Otp provides methadone maintenance, relapse prevention from naltrexone and buprenorphine maintenance to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Saint Barnabas Hospital Otp consist of trauma-related counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy and contingency management/motivational incentives. Saint Barnabas Hospital Otp also includes detoxification programs and offers opioid detox.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 4535 3rd Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  5. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  6. Type Of Treatment
  7. Pharmacotherapies
  8. Treatment Approaches
  9. FacilityOwnership
  10. License/Certification/Accreditation
  11. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  12. Payment Assistance Available
  13. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  14. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  15. Screening & Testing
  16. Transitional Services
  17. Ancillary Services
  18. Detoxification
  19. Counseling Services and Education
  20. Tobacco/Screening Services
  21. Facility Smoking Policy
  22. Age Groups Accepted
  23. Gender Accepted
  24. Services for deaf
  25. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Saint Barnabas Hospital OTP in Bronx, NY:

Types of Care at Saint Barnabas Hospital Otp

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

Service Settings at Saint Barnabas Hospital Otp

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

Hospitals at Saint Barnabas Hospital Otp

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Saint Barnabas Hospital Otp

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

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Saint Barnabas Hospital Otp

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Saint Barnabas Hospital Otp

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

Pharmacotherapies at Saint Barnabas Hospital Otp

  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for HIV treatment
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment

Treatment Approaches at Saint Barnabas Hospital 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 Saint Barnabas Hospital Otp

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Saint Barnabas Hospital Otp

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • Hospital licensing authority
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Saint Barnabas Hospital Otp

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

Payment Assistance Available at Saint Barnabas Hospital Otp

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Saint Barnabas Hospital Otp

  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with HIV or AIDS

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Saint Barnabas Hospital Otp

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

Screening & Testing at Saint Barnabas Hospital 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

Transitional Services at Saint Barnabas Hospital Otp

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

Ancillary Services at Saint Barnabas Hospital Otp

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • early intervention for HIV
  • mental health services
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • professional intervention

Detoxification at Saint Barnabas Hospital Otp

  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Saint Barnabas Hospital Otp

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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Saint Barnabas Hospital Otp

  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Saint Barnabas Hospital Otp

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Saint Barnabas Hospital Otp

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Saint Barnabas Hospital Otp

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Saint Barnabas Hospital Otp

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at Saint Barnabas Hospital Otp

  • Spanish

Phone #: 718-960-6214

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 Saint Barnabas Hospital 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 Saint Barnabas Hospital OTP to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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