North Central Healthcare Merrill - Merrill Wisconsin

North Central Healthcare Merrill - Merrill, WI

North Central Healthcare Merrill is treatment center located at 607 North Sales Street, Suite 309 in the 54452 zip code in Merrill, WI that offers medication assisted treatment for addiction. Some of the treatment approaches used by North Central Healthcare Merrill consist of 12-step facilitation, substance use counseling and trauma-related counseling.

Address: 607 North Sales Street, Suite 309, Merrill, WI 54452

  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. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  12. Screening & Testing
  13. Transitional Services
  14. Ancillary Services
  15. Other Addictions Treatment
  16. Counseling Services and Education
  17. Tobacco/Screening Services
  18. Facility Smoking Policy
  19. Gender Accepted
  20. Exclusive Services
  21. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on North Central Healthcare Merrill in Merrill, WI:

Types of Care at North Central Healthcare Merrill

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

Service Settings at North Central Healthcare Merrill

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at North Central Healthcare Merrill

  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at North Central Healthcare Merrill

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at North Central Healthcare Merrill

  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at North Central Healthcare Merrill

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at North Central Healthcare Merrill

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

FacilityOwnership at North Central Healthcare Merrill

  • the local government

License/Certification/Accreditation at North Central Healthcare Merrill

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at North Central Healthcare Merrill

  • 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

Assessment/Pre-treatment at North Central Healthcare Merrill

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

Screening & Testing at North Central Healthcare Merrill

  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • TB screening

Transitional Services at North Central Healthcare Merrill

  • Discharge Planning
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services at North Central Healthcare Merrill

  • case management
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • social skills development

Other Addictions Treatment at North Central Healthcare Merrill

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder

Counseling Services and Education at North Central Healthcare Merrill

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

Tobacco/Screening Services at North Central Healthcare Merrill

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

Facility Smoking Policy at North Central Healthcare Merrill

  • Smoking not permitted

Gender Accepted at North Central Healthcare Merrill

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at North Central Healthcare Merrill

  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program
  • Alcohol use disorder clients only

Services for deaf at North Central Healthcare Merrill

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 715-536-9482

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 North Central Healthcare Merrill. 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 North Central Healthcare Merrill to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.