Summit County Health District Counseling Services - Akron Ohio

Summit County Health District Counseling Services - Akron, OH

Summit County Health District Counseling Services is treatment facility located at 1867 West Market Street, Suite A-1 in the 44313 zip code in Akron, OH that offers medication assisted substance use treatment. It accepts adult women, adult men and people with trauma into its treatment program. Summit County Health District Counseling Services provides buprenorphine maintenance, suboxone prescription and naltrexone administration to children and adolescents. Some of the treatment approaches used by Summit County Health District Counseling Services consist of anger management, substance use counseling and brief intervention.

Address: 1867 West Market Street, Suite A-1, Akron, OH 44313

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. External Opioid Medications Source
  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. Payment Assistance Available
  13. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  14. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  15. Screening & Testing
  16. Transitional Services
  17. Ancillary Services
  18. Other Addictions Treatment
  19. Counseling Services and Education
  20. Medical Services
  21. Tobacco/Screening Services
  22. Facility Smoking Policy
  23. Age Groups Accepted
  24. Gender Accepted

Here are the full facility listing details on Summit County Health District Counseling Services in Akron, OH:

Types of Care at Summit County Health District Counseling Services

  • Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Summit County Health District Counseling Services

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Summit County Health District Counseling Services

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Summit County Health District Counseling Services

  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Summit County Health District Counseling Services

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Summit County Health District Counseling Services

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

Pharmacotherapies at Summit County Health District Counseling Services

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

Treatment Approaches at Summit County Health District Counseling Services

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

FacilityOwnership at Summit County Health District Counseling Services

  • the local government

License/Certification/Accreditation at Summit County Health District Counseling Services

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State mental health department

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Summit County Health District Counseling Services

  • 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

Payment Assistance Available at Summit County Health District Counseling Services

  • Payment assistance
  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Summit County Health District Counseling Services

  • adult women
  • adult men
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Summit County Health District Counseling Services

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

Screening & Testing at Summit County Health District Counseling Services

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for Hepatitis B
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • STD testing
  • TB screening

Transitional Services at Summit County Health District Counseling Services

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

Ancillary Services at Summit County Health District Counseling Services

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

Other Addictions Treatment at Summit County Health District Counseling Services

  • Treatment for gambling disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Summit County Health District Counseling Services

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services

Medical Services at Summit County Health District Counseling Services

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Summit County Health District Counseling Services

  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Summit County Health District Counseling Services

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Summit County Health District Counseling Services

  • children and adolescents

Gender Accepted at Summit County Health District Counseling Services

  • women
  • men

Phone #: 330-812-3884

Call (866) 434-2077 for 24/7 help with treatment.

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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 Summit County Health District Counseling Services. 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 Summit County Health District Counseling Services to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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