Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service - Staten Island New York

Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service - Staten Island, NY

Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service is a treatment center in Staten Island, NY, situated at 392 Seguine Avenue, 2nd Floor in the 10309 zip code. Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service specializes in buprenorphine detox, naltrexone administration and relapse prevention from naltrexone. It can accommodate young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches utilized by Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service consist of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and substance use counseling. As part of its treatment program, Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service also provides opioid detox and benzodiazepines detoxification. Moreover, it offers substance use education, health education services and HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling. Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service provides treatment options to women and men.

Address: 392 Seguine Avenue, 2nd Floor, Staten Island, NY 10309

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  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. Payment Assistance Available
  13. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  14. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  15. Screening & Testing
  16. Transitional Services
  17. Ancillary Services
  18. Detoxification
  19. Counseling Services and Education
  20. Medical Services
  21. Tobacco/Screening Services
  22. Facility Smoking Policy
  23. Age Groups Accepted
  24. Gender Accepted
  25. Exclusive Services
  26. Services for deaf

Additional details on Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service in Staten Island, NY:

Types of Care at Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service

  • Detoxification
  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service

  • outpatient treatment
  • outpatient detoxification
  • outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • regular outpatient treatment

Hospitals at Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service

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

Pharmacotherapies at Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Lofexidine
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service

  • 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 Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service

  • Federal funding
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment

Payment Assistance Available at Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service

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

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service

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

Screening & Testing at Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service

  • 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
  • TB screening
  • Testing for metabolic syndrome

Transitional Services at Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service

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

Ancillary Services at Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • early intervention for HIV
  • mental health services
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Detoxification at Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service

  • benzodiazepines detoxification
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services
  • employment counseling or training
  • vocational training and educational support

Medical Services at Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Services for deaf at Staten Island University Hospital Chemical Dependency Outpatient Service

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 718-226-2752

Call (855) 372-9382 for 24/7 help with treatment.

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