Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program - Allentown Pennsylvania

Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program - Allentown, PA

Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program is treatment center located at 2015 Hamilton Street, Suite 103 in the 18104 zip code in Allentown, PA that offers medication-assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts people with trauma and people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders into its treatment service. Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program provides naltrexone administration, relapse prevention from naltrexone and buprenorphine maintenance to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program consist of substance use counseling, brief intervention and anger management.

Address: 2015 Hamilton Street, Suite 103, Allentown, PA 18104

  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. Other Addictions Treatment
  17. Counseling Services and Education
  18. Tobacco/Screening Services
  19. Facility Smoking Policy
  20. Age Groups Accepted
  21. Gender Accepted
  22. Services for deaf
  23. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program in Allentown, PA:

Types of Care at Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program

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

Service Settings at Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program

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

Pharmacotherapies at Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program

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

Treatment Approaches at Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • rational emotive behavioral therapy
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State mental health department
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicaid
  • Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program

  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program

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

Screening & Testing at Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program

  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use

Transitional Services at Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program

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

Ancillary Services at Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program

  • case management
  • mental health services

Other Addictions Treatment at Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder
  • Treatment for gambling disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program

  • 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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program

  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Additional Spoken Languages at Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program

  • Spanish

Phone #: 610-776-1224

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 Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program. 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 Step By Step Inc Outpatient Program to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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