Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services - Boston Massachusetts

Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services - Boston, MA

Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services is treatment facility located at 66 Canal Street in the 02114 zip code in Boston, MA that offers medication assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts people with HIV or AIDS, pregnant/postpartum women and sexual abuse victims into its treatment service. Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services provides methadone maintenance to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services consist of relapse prevention, trauma-related counseling and brief intervention. Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services also provides detoxification services and offers opioid detox.

Address: 66 Canal Street, Boston, MA 02114

  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. Detoxification
  19. Counseling Services and Education
  20. Tobacco/Screening Services
  21. Facility Smoking Policy
  22. Age Groups Accepted
  23. Gender Accepted
  24. Exclusive Services
  25. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services in Boston, MA:

Types of Care at Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services

  • Detoxification
  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient detoxification
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services

  • Methadone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services

  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies at Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services

  • Methadone

Treatment Approaches at Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • rational emotive behavioral therapy
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services

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

Payment Assistance Available at Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services

  • Payment assistance
  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services

  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults
  • lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT)
  • veterans
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with HIV or AIDS
  • sexual abuse victims
  • domestic violence victims
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services

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

Transitional Services at Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services

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

Ancillary Services at Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services

  • case management
  • housing services
  • social skills development

Other Addictions Treatment at Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder

Detoxification at Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services

  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services

Tobacco/Screening Services at Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services

  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Services for deaf at Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 617-371-3030 x3085

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 Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services. 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 Bay Cove Human Services Methadone Services to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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