Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center - Atlanta Georgia

Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center - Atlanta, GA

Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center is treatment facility located at 1100 Cleveland Avenue in the 30344 zip code in Atlanta, GA that offers medication assisted substance use treatment. It accepts seniors and older adults, adult men and people with trauma into its treatment service. Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center provides methadone maintenance to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center consist of matrix Model, 12-step facilitation and trauma-related counseling.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 1100 Cleveland Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30344

  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. Other Addictions Treatment
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Age Groups Accepted
  22. Gender Accepted
  23. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center in Atlanta, GA:

Types of Care at Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center

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

Service Settings at Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center

  • Methadone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center

  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center

  • Methadone
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches at Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center

  • anger management
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix Model
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • State mental health department
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
  • The Joint Commission
  • National Committee for Quality Assurance

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center

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

Payment Assistance Available at Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center

  • Payment assistance
  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center

  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults
  • lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT)
  • veterans
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with HIV or AIDS
  • sexual abuse victims
  • domestic violence victims
  • people with trauma
  • people with co-occurring substance use and pain

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing at Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center

  • 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 Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center

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

Ancillary Services at Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center

  • case management
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • recovery coaches
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • professional intervention
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center

  • Treatment for gambling disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center

  • 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
  • employment counseling or training

Tobacco/Screening Services at Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Phone #: 404-627-1385 x6883

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 Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center. 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 Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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