VA Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program - Vancouver Washington

VA Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program - Vancouver, WA

Va Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program is treatment center located at 1601 East 4th Plain Boulevard in the 98661 zip code in Vancouver, WA that offers medication-assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts court/judicial system clients, veterans and people with co-occurring substance use and pain into its treatment service. Some of the treatment approaches used by Va Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program consist of dialectical behavior therapy, relapse prevention and cognitive behavioral therapy. Va Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program also provides detoxification programs and offers alcohol detox.

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WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 1601 East 4th Plain Boulevard, Vancouver, WA 98661

  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. Other Addictions Treatment
  19. Detoxification
  20. Counseling Services and Education
  21. Medical Services
  22. Tobacco/Screening Services
  23. Facility Smoking Policy
  24. Gender Accepted
  25. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on VA Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program in Vancouver, WA:

Types of Care at Va Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

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

Service Settings at Va Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Residential treatment
  • Outpatient detoxification
  • Intensive outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Long-term residential treatment
  • Short-term residential treatment

Hospitals at Va Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Va Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Va Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Va Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Va Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches at Va Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Va Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation at Va Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • State substance abuse agency
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Va Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

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

Payment Assistance Available at Va Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • Payment assistance
  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Va Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • seniors and older adults
  • veterans
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with trauma
  • people with co-occurring substance use and pain

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Va Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

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

Screening & Testing at Va Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • 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 Va Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

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

Ancillary Services at Va Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • case management
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Va Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

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

Detoxification at Va Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • alcohol detox

Counseling Services and Education at Va Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • 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

Medical Services at Va Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Va Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Va Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Gender Accepted at Va Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Va Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program

  • Serves Veterans only

Phone #: 360-690-1841

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 VA Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program. 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 VA Portland Healthcare System Substance Abuse Treatment Program to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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