Sisters Health Center Amherst OTP - Buffalo New York

Sisters Health Center Amherst OTP - Buffalo, NY

Sisters Health Center Amherst Otp is treatment facility located at 210 John Glenn Drive in the 14228 zip code in Buffalo, NY that offers medication assisted substance use treatment. It accepts adult women and adult men into its treatment service. Sisters Health Center Amherst Otp provides buprenorphine maintenance and methadone maintenance to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Sisters Health Center Amherst Otp consist of cognitive behavioral therapy, substance use counseling and motivational interviewing.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 210 John Glenn Drive, Buffalo, NY 14228

  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. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Age Groups Accepted
  22. Gender Accepted

Here are the full facility listing details on Sisters Health Center Amherst OTP in Buffalo, NY:

Types of Care at Sisters Health Center Amherst Otp

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Sisters Health Center Amherst Otp

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

Hospitals at Sisters Health Center Amherst Otp

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Sisters Health Center Amherst Otp

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Sisters Health Center Amherst Otp

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Sisters Health Center Amherst Otp

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Sisters Health Center Amherst Otp

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade)
  • Naltrexone (oral)

Treatment Approaches at Sisters Health Center Amherst Otp

  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling

FacilityOwnership at Sisters Health Center Amherst Otp

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Sisters Health Center Amherst Otp

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Sisters Health Center Amherst Otp

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

Payment Assistance Available at Sisters Health Center Amherst Otp

  • Payment assistance
  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Sisters Health Center Amherst Otp

  • adult women
  • adult men

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Sisters Health Center Amherst Otp

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Sisters Health Center Amherst 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
  • TB screening
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Sisters Health Center Amherst Otp

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

Ancillary Services at Sisters Health Center Amherst Otp

  • mental health services

Counseling Services and Education at Sisters Health Center Amherst Otp

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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Sisters Health Center Amherst Otp

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Sisters Health Center Amherst Otp

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Sisters Health Center Amherst Otp

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Sisters Health Center Amherst Otp

  • women
  • men

Phone #: 716-862-2012

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 Sisters Health Center Amherst 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 Sisters Health Center Amherst OTP to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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