Suffolk County Department of Health Services Div of Comm Mental Hyg Riverhead MMTP - Riverhead New York

Suffolk County Department of Health Services Div of Comm Mental Hyg Riverhead MMTP - Riverhead, NY

Suffolk County Department Of Health Services Div Of Comm Mental Hyg Riverhead Mmtp is treatment facility located at 300 Center Drive in the 11901 zip code in Riverhead, NY that offers medication-assisted treatment for addiction. Suffolk County Department Of Health Services Div Of Comm Mental Hyg Riverhead Mmtp provides methadone maintenance to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Suffolk County Department Of Health Services Div Of Comm Mental Hyg Riverhead Mmtp consist of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and matrix Model.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 300 Center Drive, Riverhead, NY 11901

  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. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  13. Screening & Testing
  14. Transitional Services
  15. Ancillary Services
  16. Counseling Services and Education
  17. Tobacco/Screening Services
  18. Facility Smoking Policy
  19. Age Groups Accepted
  20. Gender Accepted
  21. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on Suffolk County Department of Health Services Div of Comm Mental Hyg Riverhead MMTP in Riverhead, NY:

Types of Care at Suffolk County Department Of Health Services Div Of Comm Mental Hyg Riverhead Mmtp

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Suffolk County Department Of Health Services Div Of Comm Mental Hyg Riverhead Mmtp

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Suffolk County Department Of Health Services Div Of Comm Mental Hyg Riverhead Mmtp

  • Methadone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Suffolk County Department Of Health Services Div Of Comm Mental Hyg Riverhead Mmtp

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Suffolk County Department Of Health Services Div Of Comm Mental Hyg Riverhead Mmtp

  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Suffolk County Department Of Health Services Div Of Comm Mental Hyg Riverhead Mmtp

  • Methadone

Treatment Approaches at Suffolk County Department Of Health Services Div Of Comm Mental Hyg Riverhead Mmtp

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix Model
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling

FacilityOwnership at Suffolk County Department Of Health Services Div Of Comm Mental Hyg Riverhead Mmtp

  • the local government

License/Certification/Accreditation at Suffolk County Department Of Health Services Div Of Comm Mental Hyg Riverhead Mmtp

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Suffolk County Department Of Health Services Div Of Comm Mental Hyg Riverhead Mmtp

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

Payment Assistance Available at Suffolk County Department Of Health Services Div Of Comm Mental Hyg Riverhead Mmtp

  • Sliding fee scale

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Suffolk County Department Of Health Services Div Of Comm Mental Hyg Riverhead Mmtp

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Suffolk County Department Of Health Services Div Of Comm Mental Hyg Riverhead Mmtp

  • 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 Suffolk County Department Of Health Services Div Of Comm Mental Hyg Riverhead Mmtp

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

Ancillary Services at Suffolk County Department Of Health Services Div Of Comm Mental Hyg Riverhead Mmtp

  • early intervention for HIV
  • transportation assistance

Counseling Services and Education at Suffolk County Department Of Health Services Div Of Comm Mental Hyg Riverhead Mmtp

  • individual counseling
  • group 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 Suffolk County Department Of Health Services Div Of Comm Mental Hyg Riverhead Mmtp

  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Screening for tobacco use

Facility Smoking Policy at Suffolk County Department Of Health Services Div Of Comm Mental Hyg Riverhead Mmtp

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Suffolk County Department Of Health Services Div Of Comm Mental Hyg Riverhead Mmtp

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Suffolk County Department Of Health Services Div Of Comm Mental Hyg Riverhead Mmtp

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Suffolk County Department Of Health Services Div Of Comm Mental Hyg Riverhead Mmtp

  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Phone #: 631-852-2680

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 Suffolk County Department of Health Services Div of Comm Mental Hyg Riverhead MMTP. 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 Suffolk County Department of Health Services Div of Comm Mental Hyg Riverhead MMTP to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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