Syracuse VA Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic - Syracuse New York

Syracuse VA Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic - Syracuse, NY

Syracuse Va Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic is treatment center located at 620 Erie Boulevard West in the 13204 zip code in Syracuse, NY that offers medication assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts people with trauma, court/judicial system clients and people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders into its treatment service. Syracuse Va Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic provides buprenorphine detox, suboxone prescription and relapse prevention from naltrexone to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Syracuse Va Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic consist of community reinforcement plus vouchers, anger management and brief intervention. Syracuse Va Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic also provides detox services and offers cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification and opioid detox.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 620 Erie Boulevard West, Syracuse, NY 13204

  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. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  13. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  14. Screening & Testing
  15. Transitional Services
  16. Ancillary Services
  17. Other Addictions Treatment
  18. Detoxification
  19. Counseling Services and Education
  20. Tobacco/Screening Services
  21. Facility Smoking Policy
  22. Age Groups Accepted
  23. Gender Accepted
  24. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on Syracuse VA Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic in Syracuse, NY:

Types of Care at Syracuse Va Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic

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

Service Settings at Syracuse Va Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic

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

Hospitals at Syracuse Va Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Syracuse Va Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Syracuse Va Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Syracuse Va Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic

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

Pharmacotherapies at Syracuse Va Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Syracuse Va Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • community reinforcement plus vouchers
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix Model
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Syracuse Va Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation at Syracuse Va Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic

  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Syracuse Va Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Syracuse Va Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic

  • veterans
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • domestic violence victims
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Syracuse Va Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic

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

Screening & Testing at Syracuse Va Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic

  • 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

Transitional Services at Syracuse Va Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic

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

Ancillary Services at Syracuse Va Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic

  • domestic violence services
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • recovery coaches
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • professional intervention
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Syracuse Va Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder
  • Treatment for gambling disorder
  • Treatment for internet use disorder

Detoxification at Syracuse Va Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic

  • cocaine detoxification
  • methamphetamines detoxification
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Syracuse Va Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic

  • 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
  • vocational training and educational support

Tobacco/Screening Services at Syracuse Va Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Syracuse Va Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Syracuse Va Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Syracuse Va Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Syracuse Va Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
  • Serves Veterans only

Phone #: 315-425-3463

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 Syracuse VA Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic. 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 Syracuse VA Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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