Weems Community MH Center Weems LifeCare - Meridian Mississippi

Weems Community MH Center Weems LifeCare - Meridian, MS

Weems Community Mh Center Weems Lifecare is treatment facility located at 1415 1/2 College Drive in the 39304 zip code in Meridian, MS that offers medication assisted substance use treatment. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders into its treatment program. Weems Community Mh Center Weems Lifecare provides suboxone prescription to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Weems Community Mh Center Weems Lifecare consist of dialectical behavior therapy, relapse prevention and cognitive behavioral therapy.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 1415 1/2 College Drive, Meridian, MS 39304

  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. Tobacco/Screening Services
  19. Facility Smoking Policy
  20. Age Groups Accepted
  21. Gender Accepted
  22. Exclusive Services
  23. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on Weems Community MH Center Weems LifeCare in Meridian, MS:

Types of Care at Weems Community Mh Center Weems Lifecare

  • 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 Weems Community Mh Center Weems Lifecare

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Weems Community Mh Center Weems Lifecare

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Weems Community Mh Center Weems Lifecare

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

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Weems Community Mh Center Weems Lifecare

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Weems Community Mh Center Weems Lifecare

  • suboxone prescription

Pharmacotherapies at Weems Community Mh Center Weems Lifecare

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

Treatment Approaches at Weems Community Mh Center Weems Lifecare

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

FacilityOwnership at Weems Community Mh Center Weems Lifecare

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Weems Community Mh Center Weems Lifecare

  • State mental health department

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Weems Community Mh Center Weems Lifecare

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

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Weems Community Mh Center Weems Lifecare

  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Weems Community Mh Center Weems Lifecare

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

Screening & Testing at Weems Community Mh Center Weems Lifecare

  • HIV testing
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • TB screening

Transitional Services at Weems Community Mh Center Weems Lifecare

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning

Ancillary Services at Weems Community Mh Center Weems Lifecare

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

Counseling Services and Education at Weems Community Mh Center Weems Lifecare

  • 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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Weems Community Mh Center Weems Lifecare

  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Weems Community Mh Center Weems Lifecare

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Weems Community Mh Center Weems Lifecare

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Weems Community Mh Center Weems Lifecare

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Weems Community Mh Center Weems Lifecare

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Services for deaf at Weems Community Mh Center Weems Lifecare

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 601-693-1001

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 Weems Community MH Center Weems LifeCare. 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 Weems Community MH Center Weems LifeCare to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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