Casa Washington Heights OP - New York New York

Casa Washington Heights OP - New York, NY

Casa Washington Heights Op is treatment center located at 2036 Amsterdam Avenue, Ground Floor-back Parking Lot in the 10032 zip code in New York, NY that offers medication-assisted substance use treatment. It accepts people with trauma, sexual abuse victims and adult women into its treatment program. Casa Washington Heights Op provides buprenorphine maintenance and suboxone prescription to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Casa Washington Heights Op consist of rational emotive behavioral therapy, substance use counseling and matrix Model.

Address: 2036 Amsterdam Avenue, Ground Floor-Back Parking Lot, New York, NY 10032

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

Here are the full facility listing details on Casa Washington Heights OP in New York, NY:

Types of Care at Casa Washington Heights Op

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Casa Washington Heights Op

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Casa Washington Heights Op

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Casa Washington Heights Op

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Casa Washington Heights Op

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription

Pharmacotherapies at Casa Washington Heights Op

  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)

Treatment Approaches at Casa Washington Heights Op

  • 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 Casa Washington Heights Op

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Casa Washington Heights Op

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Casa Washington Heights Op

  • Medicaid
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment

Payment Assistance Available at Casa Washington Heights Op

  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Casa Washington Heights Op

  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults
  • lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT)
  • veterans
  • court/judicial system clients
  • 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 Casa Washington Heights Op

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

Screening & Testing at Casa Washington Heights Op

  • 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

Transitional Services at Casa Washington Heights Op

  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services at Casa Washington Heights Op

  • case management
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • recovery coaches
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Casa Washington Heights Op

  • Treatment for gambling disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Casa Washington Heights Op

  • 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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Casa Washington Heights Op

  • Screening for tobacco use

Facility Smoking Policy at Casa Washington Heights Op

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Casa Washington Heights Op

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Casa Washington Heights Op

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Casa Washington Heights Op

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Additional Spoken Languages at Casa Washington Heights Op

  • Arabic
  • Spanish

Phone #: 212-645-0875 x710

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 Casa Washington Heights OP. 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 Casa Washington Heights OP to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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