Hempstead FTRC - Hempstead New York

Hempstead FTRC - Hempstead, NY

Hempstead Ftrc is treatment center located at 126 North Franklin Street in the 11550 zip code in Hempstead, NY that offers medication assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts adult women, teenagers and people with HIV or AIDS into its treatment program. Hempstead Ftrc provides buprenorphine maintenance, suboxone prescription and relapse prevention from naltrexone to children and adolescents. Some of the treatment approaches used by Hempstead Ftrc consist of motivational interviewing, substance use counseling and relapse prevention.

Address: 126 North Franklin Street, Hempstead, NY 11550

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

Here are the full facility listing details on Hempstead FTRC in Hempstead, NY:

Types of Care at Hempstead Ftrc

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Hempstead Ftrc

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Hempstead Ftrc

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Hempstead Ftrc

  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Hempstead Ftrc

  • 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 Hempstead Ftrc

  • Other contracted prescribing entity
  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type Of Treatment at Hempstead Ftrc

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

Pharmacotherapies at Hempstead Ftrc

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

Treatment Approaches at Hempstead Ftrc

  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Hempstead Ftrc

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Hempstead Ftrc

  • State substance abuse agency

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Hempstead Ftrc

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

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Hempstead Ftrc

  • teenagers
  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with HIV or AIDS

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Hempstead Ftrc

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

Screening & Testing at Hempstead Ftrc

  • 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
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Hempstead Ftrc

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

Ancillary Services at Hempstead Ftrc

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

Counseling Services and Education at Hempstead Ftrc

  • 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
  • vocational training and educational support

Tobacco/Screening Services at Hempstead Ftrc

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Hempstead Ftrc

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Hempstead Ftrc

  • children and adolescents

Gender Accepted at Hempstead Ftrc

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Hempstead Ftrc

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Phone #: 516-486-7200

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

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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.

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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 Hempstead FTRC to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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