Columbia River Mental Health Services NorthStar - Vancouver Washington

Columbia River Mental Health Services NorthStar - Vancouver, WA

Columbia River Mental Health Services Northstar is treatment center located at 6926 Ne 4th Plain Boulevard in the 98661 zip code in Vancouver, WA that offers medication-assisted substance use treatment. It accepts pregnant/postpartum women, people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders and adult men into its treatment service. Columbia River Mental Health Services Northstar provides naltrexone administration, relapse prevention from naltrexone and buprenorphine maintenance to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Columbia River Mental Health Services Northstar consist of substance use counseling, brief intervention and 12-step facilitation.

Address: 6926 NE 4th Plain Boulevard, Vancouver, WA 98661

  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. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  12. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  13. Screening & Testing
  14. Transitional Services
  15. Ancillary Services
  16. Counseling Services and Education
  17. Tobacco/Screening Services
  18. Facility Smoking Policy
  19. Age Groups Accepted
  20. Gender Accepted
  21. Exclusive Services
  22. Services for deaf
  23. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Columbia River Mental Health Services NorthStar in Vancouver, WA:

Types of Care at Columbia River Mental Health Services Northstar

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

Service Settings at Columbia River Mental Health Services Northstar

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Columbia River Mental Health Services Northstar

  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Columbia River Mental Health Services Northstar

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Columbia River Mental Health Services Northstar

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

Pharmacotherapies at Columbia River Mental Health Services Northstar

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

Treatment Approaches at Columbia River Mental Health Services Northstar

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

FacilityOwnership at Columbia River Mental Health Services Northstar

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Columbia River Mental Health Services Northstar

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Columbia River Mental Health Services Northstar

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

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Columbia River Mental Health Services Northstar

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

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Columbia River Mental Health Services Northstar

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

Screening & Testing at Columbia River Mental Health Services Northstar

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • TB screening
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Columbia River Mental Health Services Northstar

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services at Columbia River Mental Health Services Northstar

  • case management
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Counseling Services and Education at Columbia River Mental Health Services Northstar

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family 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 Columbia River Mental Health Services Northstar

  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Columbia River Mental Health Services Northstar

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Columbia River Mental Health Services Northstar

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Columbia River Mental Health Services Northstar

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Columbia River Mental Health Services Northstar

  • Methadone and buprenorphine clients only
  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Services for deaf at Columbia River Mental Health Services Northstar

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at Columbia River Mental Health Services Northstar

  • Spanish

Phone #: 360-993-3000

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

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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 Columbia River Mental Health Services NorthStar. 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 Columbia River Mental Health Services NorthStar to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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