Whittier Street Health Center - Roxbury Crossing Massachusetts

Whittier Street Health Center - Roxbury Crossing, MA

Whittier Street Health Center is a rehab center in Roxbury Crossing, MA, situated at 1290 Tremont Street in the 02120 zip code. Whittier Street Health Center specializes in suboxone prescription, naltrexone administration and buprenorphine maintenance. It can accommodate young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches utilized by Whittier Street Health Center consist of relapse prevention, cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. Moreover, it offers marital/couples counseling, group counseling and family counseling. Whittier Street Health Center provides treatment options to men and women.

Address: 1290 Tremont Street, Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120

  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. Counseling Services and Education
  18. Medical Services
  19. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Age Groups Accepted
  22. Gender Accepted

Additional details on Whittier Street Health Center in Roxbury Crossing, MA:

Types of Care at Whittier Street Health Center

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Whittier Street Health Center

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Whittier Street Health Center

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Whittier Street Health Center

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Whittier Street Health Center

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration

Pharmacotherapies at Whittier Street Health Center

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

Treatment Approaches at Whittier Street Health Center

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

FacilityOwnership at Whittier Street Health Center

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Whittier Street Health Center

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • The Joint Commission
  • National Committee for Quality Assurance

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Whittier Street Health Center

  • Federal funding
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Assistance Available at Whittier Street Health Center

  • Payment assistance
  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Whittier Street Health Center

  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with HIV or AIDS

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Whittier Street Health Center

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

Screening & Testing at Whittier Street Health Center

  • 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

Transitional Services at Whittier Street Health Center

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

Ancillary Services at Whittier Street Health Center

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • early intervention for HIV
  • mental health services
  • recovery coaches
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Counseling Services and Education at Whittier Street Health Center

  • 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

Medical Services at Whittier Street Health Center

  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Whittier Street Health Center

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Whittier Street Health Center

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Whittier Street Health Center

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Whittier Street Health Center

  • women
  • men

Phone #: 617-427-1000 x3212

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

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What are the benefits of inpatient methadone treatment for opioid dependence?

Inpatient methadone treatment offers several benefits for individuals with opioid dependence, especially those with severe addiction or co-occurring disorders. This type of treatment provides a structured and supportive environment, which can help reduce the risk of relapse by removing patients from triggers and stressful situations. Inpatient programs typically include comprehensive medical and psychological care, with round-the-clock supervision by healthcare professionals. Patients have access to various therapies, including individual counseling, group therapy, and family therapy, which address the underlying issues contributing to addiction. Additionally, the intensive support and monitoring during inpatient treatment can facilitate a smoother and safer transition to outpatient care, increasing the chances of long-term recovery.

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Is it safe to take other medications while receiving methadone treatment?

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What are the success rates of methadone treatment for opioid dependence?

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How is the dosage of methadone determined and adjusted over time?

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