Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services - Worcester Massachusetts

Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services - Worcester, MA

Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services is treatment facility located at 1398 Main Street in the 01603 zip code in Worcester, MA that offers medication-assisted addiction treatment. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders into its treatment program. Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services provides naltrexone administration, methadone/buprenorphine for pain management and relapse prevention from naltrexone to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services consist of 12-step facilitation, substance use counseling and relapse prevention.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 1398 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. External Opioid Medications Source
  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. Counseling Services and Education
  18. Medical Services
  19. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Age Groups Accepted
  22. Gender Accepted

Here are the full facility listing details on Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services in Worcester, MA:

Types of Care at Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services

  • Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
  • Substance use treatment
  • Treatment for co-occurring serious mental health illness/serious emotional disturbance and substance use disorders

Service Settings at Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Intensive outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services

  • Other contracted prescribing entity
  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services

  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone
  • methadone/buprenorphine for pain management

Pharmacotherapies at Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services

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

FacilityOwnership at Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services

  • State substance abuse agency

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services

  • Medicare
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services

  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services

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

Screening & Testing at Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • TB screening

Transitional Services at Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services

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

Ancillary Services at Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • recovery coaches
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development

Counseling Services and Education at Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services

  • 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

Medical Services at Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services

  • Hepatitis A vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services

  • women
  • men

Phone #: 508-556-6795

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 Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services. 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 Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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