Whitney M Young Jr Health Center Inc Methadone Treatment Clinic MMTP

Whitney M Young Jr Health Center Inc Methadone Treatment Clinic MMTP - Albany, NY

Whitney M Young Jr Health Center Inc Methadone Treatment Clinic Mmtp is a substance and mental health treatment center located at 10 Dewitt Street in the 12207 zip code in Albany, NY. It is operated by a private non-profit organization. Whitney M Young Jr Health Center Inc Methadone Treatment Clinic Mmtp provides methadone maintenance. Some of the treatment approaches used by Whitney M Young Jr Health Center Inc Methadone Treatment Clinic Mmtp include anger management, trauma counseling and counseling for substance abuse. Whitney M Young Jr Health Center Inc Methadone Treatment Clinic Mmtp provides outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. It also provides residential substance abuse treatment.

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WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 10 Dewitt Street, Albany, NY 12207

  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. Facility Ownership
  9. License/Certification/Accreditation
  10. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  11. Payment Assistance Available
  12. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  13. Screening & Testing
  14. Transitional Services
  15. Ancillary Services
  16. Counseling Services and Education
  17. Tobacco/Screening Services
  18. Facility Smoking Policy
  19. Age Groups Accepted
  20. Gender Accepted
  21. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on Whitney M Young Jr Health Center Inc Methadone Treatment Clinic MMTP in Albany, NY:

Types of Care:

  • residential treatment for substance abuse

Service Settings:

  • outpatient rehabilitation
  • outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment:

  • Methadone used in treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment:

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment:

  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies:

  • Methadone

Treatment Approaches:

  • anger management
  • brief intervention services
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention treatment
  • substance use counseling approach
  • counseling for trauma victims

Facility Ownership:

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation:

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • Certified by The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted:

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Accepts private health insurance
  • Accepts self-payment
  • Accepts state health insurance

Payment Assistance Available:

  • Sliding fee scale

Assessment/Pre-treatment:

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

Screening & Testing:

  • 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
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing
  • Testing for metabolic syndrome

Transitional Services:

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

Ancillary Services:

  • recovery management
  • HIV early intervention
  • mental health services

Counseling Services and Education:

  • counseling for individuals
  • counseling for groups
  • family counseling
  • counseling for couples
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS support
  • health education services

Tobacco/Screening Services:

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy:

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted:

  • adult rehab
  • accepts young adults

Gender Accepted:

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services:

  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Phone #: 518-463-3882

Call (888) 303-2026 to get 24/7 help with treatment.

WHO ANSWERS?

What is dual diagnosis treatment?

Dual diagnosis treatment is a specialized approach to helping individuals who are dealing with both substance abuse issues and mental health disorders simultaneously. It recognizes the interconnected nature of these challenges and aims to address them comprehensively.

People with dual diagnosis face a unique set of hurdles as their mental health issues and substance use often reinforce each other, creating a cycle that can be difficult to break. For instance, someone with depression might turn to drugs or alcohol as a way to cope with their emotions, and the substance use can, in turn, exacerbate their mental health symptoms. This complex interaction requires a tailored treatment approach.

The primary goal of dual diagnosis treatment is to provide integrated care that addresses both the substance use disorder and the mental health condition concurrently. This involves a team of professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, addiction specialists, and counselors, working collaboratively to develop a comprehensive treatment plan.

The treatment plan may include various therapeutic modalities, medication management, and support services. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing are commonly used therapeutic approaches. Medications may be prescribed to manage psychiatric symptoms and support the individual's recovery from substance use.

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