Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program - Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program - Philadelphia, PA

Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program is treatment facility located at 451 South University Avenue in the 19104 zip code in Philadelphia, PA that offers medication assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts court/judicial system clients and people with trauma into its treatment program. Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program provides naltrexone administration, suboxone prescription and methadone maintenance to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program consist of brief intervention, anger management and relapse prevention.

Address: 451 South University Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  5. External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  6. Type Of Treatment
  7. Pharmacotherapies
  8. Treatment Approaches
  9. FacilityOwnership
  10. License/Certification/Accreditation
  11. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  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

Here are the full facility listing details on Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program in Philadelphia, PA:

Types of Care at Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program

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

Service Settings at Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program

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

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program

  • Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program

  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type Of Treatment at Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program

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

Pharmacotherapies at Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program

  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches at Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program

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

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program

  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program

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

Screening & Testing at Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program

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

Transitional Services at Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program

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

Ancillary Services at Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program

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

Other Addictions Treatment at Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program

  • Treatment for gambling disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program

  • 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 Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program

  • women
  • men

Phone #: 215-596-5874 x1203

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 Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program. 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 Consortium Inc Methadone Maintenance Program to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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