Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient - Plainville Connecticut

Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient - Plainville, CT

Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient is treatment facility located at 91 Nw Drive in the 06062 zip code in Plainville, CT that offers medication-assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts adult men, people with trauma and adult women into its treatment service. Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient provides suboxone prescription, buprenorphine maintenance and naltrexone administration to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient consist of anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy.

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

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 91 NW Drive, Plainville, CT 06062

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  5. Type Of Treatment
  6. Pharmacotherapies
  7. Treatment Approaches
  8. FacilityOwnership
  9. License/Certification/Accreditation
  10. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  11. Payment Assistance Available
  12. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  13. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  14. Screening & Testing
  15. Transitional Services
  16. Ancillary Services
  17. Other Addictions Treatment
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Age Groups Accepted
  22. Gender Accepted
  23. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient in Plainville, CT:

Types of Care at Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient

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

Service Settings at Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration

Pharmacotherapies at Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient

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

Treatment Approaches at Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient

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

FacilityOwnership at Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • State mental health department
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient

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

Payment Assistance Available at Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient

  • adult women
  • adult men
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient

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

Screening & Testing at Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient

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

Transitional Services at Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education

Ancillary Services at Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient

  • mental health services
  • self-help groups

Other Addictions Treatment at Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient

  • Treatment for gambling disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education

Tobacco/Screening Services at Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 860-793-3500

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 Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient. 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 Wheeler Clinic Inc Adult Outpatient to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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