Jefferson Center for Mental Health - Wheat Ridge Colorado

Jefferson Center for Mental Health - Wheat Ridge, CO

Jefferson Center For Mental Health is treatment center located at 9595 West 49th Avenue in the 80033 zip code in Wheat Ridge, CO that offers medication-assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts people with co-occurring substance use and pain, court/judicial system clients and people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders into its treatment service. Some of the treatment approaches used by Jefferson Center For Mental Health consist of dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-related counseling and matrix Model.

Address: 9595 West 49th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

  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. Gender Accepted
  20. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Jefferson Center for Mental Health in Wheat Ridge, CO:

Types of Care at Jefferson Center For Mental Health

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

Service Settings at Jefferson Center For Mental Health

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Jefferson Center For Mental Health

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Jefferson Center For Mental Health

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Jefferson Center For Mental Health

  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration

Pharmacotherapies at Jefferson Center For Mental Health

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

Treatment Approaches at Jefferson Center For Mental Health

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix Model
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Jefferson Center For Mental Health

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Jefferson Center For Mental Health

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • State mental health department

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Jefferson Center For Mental Health

  • 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 Jefferson Center For Mental Health

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

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Jefferson Center For Mental Health

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

Screening & Testing at Jefferson Center For Mental Health

  • 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 Jefferson Center For Mental Health

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning

Ancillary Services at Jefferson Center For Mental Health

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

Counseling Services and Education at Jefferson Center For Mental Health

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education
  • health education services
  • employment counseling or training

Tobacco/Screening Services at Jefferson Center For Mental Health

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Jefferson Center For Mental Health

  • Smoking not permitted

Gender Accepted at Jefferson Center For Mental Health

  • women
  • men

Additional Spoken Languages at Jefferson Center For Mental Health

  • Spanish

Phone #: 303-425-0300

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 Jefferson Center for Mental Health. 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 Jefferson Center for Mental Health to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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