Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency - Herkimer New York

Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency - Herkimer, NY

Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency is treatment center located at 210 South Main Street in the 13350 zip code in Herkimer, NY that offers medication-assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts teenagers, sexual abuse victims and adult men into its treatment program. Some of the treatment approaches used by Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency consist of brief intervention, trauma-related counseling and matrix Model.

Address: 210 South Main Street, Herkimer, NY 13350

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. External Opioid Medications Source
  5. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  6. External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  7. Type Of Treatment
  8. Pharmacotherapies
  9. Treatment Approaches
  10. FacilityOwnership
  11. License/Certification/Accreditation
  12. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  13. Payment Assistance Available
  14. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  15. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  16. Screening & Testing
  17. Transitional Services
  18. Ancillary Services
  19. Counseling Services and Education
  20. Tobacco/Screening Services
  21. Facility Smoking Policy
  22. Gender Accepted
  23. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency in Herkimer, NY:

Types of Care at Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency

  • In-network prescribing entity
  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency

  • Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency

  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type Of Treatment at Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency

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

Pharmacotherapies at Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency

  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches at Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency

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

FacilityOwnership at Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency

  • State substance abuse agency

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency

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

Payment Assistance Available at Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency

  • teenagers
  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • adult men
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • sexual abuse victims
  • domestic violence victims
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing at Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use

Transitional Services at Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency

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

Ancillary Services at Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency

  • housing services
  • mental health services

Counseling Services and Education at Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • substance use education

Tobacco/Screening Services at Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency

  • Screening for tobacco use

Facility Smoking Policy at Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency

  • Smoking not permitted

Gender Accepted at Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 315-717-0189

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 Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency. 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 Beacon Center Outpatient Chemical Dependency to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.