Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division - Bronx New York

Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division - Bronx, NY

Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division is treatment center located at 4401 Bronx Boulevard in the 10470 zip code in Bronx, NY that offers medication assisted substance abuse treatment. Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division provides naltrexone administration and suboxone prescription to adults and young adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division consist of substance use counseling, trauma-related counseling and relapse prevention.

Address: 4401 Bronx Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10470

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  5. Type of 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. 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 Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division in Bronx, NY:

Types of Care at Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division

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

Hospitals at Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division

  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration

Pharmacotherapies at Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division

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

Treatment Approaches at Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division

  • anger management
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • State mental health department
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division

  • 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

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division

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

Screening & Testing at Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division

  • 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
  • TB screening

Transitional Services at Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education

Ancillary Services at Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division

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

Counseling Services and Education at Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division

  • 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 Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division

  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Services for deaf at Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division

  • Spanish

Phone #: 718-304-7000

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 Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division. 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 Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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