Spectrum Health Systems - Worcester Massachusetts

Spectrum Health Systems - Worcester, MA

Spectrum Health Systems is treatment facility located at 475 Pleasant Street, Suite C in the 01609 zip code in Worcester, MA that offers medication-assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts sexual abuse victims, court/judicial system clients and transitional age young adults into its treatment service. Some of the treatment approaches used by Spectrum Health Systems consist of contingency management/motivational incentives, cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-related counseling.

Address: 475 Pleasant Street, Suite C, Worcester, MA 01609

  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. Exclusive Services
  21. Services for deaf
  22. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Spectrum Health Systems in Worcester, MA:

Types of Care at Spectrum Health Systems

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Spectrum Health Systems

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Spectrum Health Systems

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Spectrum Health Systems

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Spectrum Health Systems

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

Pharmacotherapies at Spectrum Health Systems

  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)

Treatment Approaches at Spectrum Health Systems

  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Spectrum Health Systems

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Spectrum Health Systems

  • State department of health

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Spectrum Health Systems

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

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Spectrum Health Systems

  • teenagers
  • transitional age young adults
  • adult women
  • pregnant/postpartum women
  • adult men
  • seniors and older adults
  • lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT)
  • veterans
  • active duty military
  • military families
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with HIV or AIDS
  • sexual abuse victims
  • domestic violence victims
  • people with trauma
  • people with co-occurring substance use and pain

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Spectrum Health Systems

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

Screening & Testing at Spectrum Health Systems

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

Transitional Services at Spectrum Health Systems

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

Ancillary Services at Spectrum Health Systems

  • case management
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • professional intervention

Counseling Services and Education at Spectrum Health Systems

  • individual counseling
  • family counseling
  • substance use education
  • employment counseling or training

Tobacco/Screening Services at Spectrum Health Systems

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Spectrum Health Systems

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Gender Accepted at Spectrum Health Systems

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Spectrum Health Systems

  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

Services for deaf at Spectrum Health Systems

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at Spectrum Health Systems

  • Spanish

Phone #: 774-314-4761

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 Spectrum Health Systems. 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 Spectrum Health Systems to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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