Waukesha County Department of Health and Human Services - Waukesha Wisconsin

Waukesha County Department of Health and Human Services - Waukesha, WI

Waukesha County Department Of Health And Human Services is treatment facility located at 514 Riverview Avenue in the 53188 zip code in Waukesha, WI that offers medication assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts teenagers, people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders and transitional age young adults into its treatment program. Some of the treatment approaches used by Waukesha County Department Of Health And Human Services consist of trauma-related counseling, brief intervention and anger management.

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

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Address: 514 Riverview Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53188

  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. External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  7. Type Of Treatment
  8. Pharmacotherapies
  9. Treatment Approaches
  10. FacilityOwnership
  11. License/Certification/Accreditation
  12. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  13. Payment Assistance Available
  14. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  15. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  16. Screening & Testing
  17. Transitional Services
  18. Ancillary Services
  19. Other Addictions Treatment
  20. Counseling Services and Education
  21. Tobacco/Screening Services
  22. Facility Smoking Policy
  23. Gender Accepted

Here are the full facility listing details on Waukesha County Department of Health and Human Services in Waukesha, WI:

Types of Care at Waukesha County Department Of Health And Human Services

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

Service Settings at Waukesha County Department Of Health And Human Services

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Waukesha County Department Of Health And Human Services

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Waukesha County Department Of Health And Human Services

  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Waukesha County Department Of Health And Human Services

  • Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Waukesha County Department Of Health And Human Services

  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type Of Treatment at Waukesha County Department Of Health And Human Services

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

Pharmacotherapies at Waukesha County Department Of Health And Human Services

  • 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 Waukesha County Department Of Health And Human Services

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

FacilityOwnership at Waukesha County Department Of Health And Human Services

  • the local government

License/Certification/Accreditation at Waukesha County Department Of Health And Human Services

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State mental health department

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Waukesha County Department Of Health And Human Services

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

Payment Assistance Available at Waukesha County Department Of Health And Human Services

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Waukesha County Department Of Health And Human Services

  • teenagers
  • transitional age young adults
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Waukesha County Department Of Health And Human Services

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

Screening & Testing at Waukesha County Department Of Health And Human Services

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

Transitional Services at Waukesha County Department Of Health And Human Services

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

Ancillary Services at Waukesha County Department Of Health And Human Services

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

Other Addictions Treatment at Waukesha County Department Of Health And Human Services

  • Treatment for gambling disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Waukesha County Department Of Health And Human Services

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • substance use education

Tobacco/Screening Services at Waukesha County Department Of Health And Human Services

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Waukesha County Department Of Health And Human Services

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Gender Accepted at Waukesha County Department Of Health And Human Services

  • women
  • men

Phone #: 262-548-7666

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 Waukesha County Department of Health and Human 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 Waukesha County Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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