Action for a Better Community New Directions - Rochester New York

Action for a Better Community New Directions - Rochester, NY

Action For A Better Community New Directions is treatment center located at 727 Saint Paul Street in the 14621 zip code in Rochester, NY that offers medication-assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts adult men, people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders and transitional age young adults into its treatment service. Action For A Better Community New Directions provides suboxone prescription, naltrexone administration and methadone/buprenorphine for pain management to children and adolescents. Some of the treatment approaches used by Action For A Better Community New Directions consist of substance use counseling, trauma-related counseling and anger management.

Address: 727 Saint Paul Street, Rochester, NY 14621

  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. Tobacco/Screening Services
  19. Facility Smoking Policy
  20. Age Groups Accepted
  21. Gender Accepted
  22. Exclusive Services
  23. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Action for a Better Community New Directions in Rochester, NY:

Types of Care at Action For A Better Community New Directions

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

Service Settings at Action For A Better Community New Directions

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Action For A Better Community New Directions

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Action For A Better Community New Directions

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Action For A Better Community New Directions

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration
  • methadone/buprenorphine for pain management

Pharmacotherapies at Action For A Better Community New Directions

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)

Treatment Approaches at Action For A Better Community New Directions

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • community reinforcement plus vouchers
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix Model
  • rational emotive behavioral therapy
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Action For A Better Community New Directions

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Action For A Better Community New Directions

  • State substance abuse agency

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Action For A Better Community New Directions

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

Payment Assistance Available at Action For A Better Community New Directions

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Action For A Better Community New Directions

  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Action For A Better Community New Directions

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

Screening & Testing at Action For A Better Community New Directions

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • TB screening

Transitional Services at Action For A Better Community New Directions

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

Ancillary Services at Action For A Better Community New Directions

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

Counseling Services and Education at Action For A Better Community New Directions

  • 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
  • vocational training and educational support

Tobacco/Screening Services at Action For A Better Community New Directions

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Action For A Better Community New Directions

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Action For A Better Community New Directions

  • children and adolescents

Gender Accepted at Action For A Better Community New Directions

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Action For A Better Community New Directions

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Additional Spoken Languages at Action For A Better Community New Directions

  • Spanish

Phone #: 585-262-4330 x3214

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

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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 Action for a Better Community New Directions. 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 Action for a Better Community New Directions to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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