VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex - Fort Wayne Indiana

VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex - Fort Wayne, IN

Va Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex is treatment facility located at 2500 East State Boulevard in the 46805 zip code in Fort Wayne, IN that offers medication-assisted substance use treatment. It accepts veterans into its treatment program. Va Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex provides relapse prevention from naltrexone, naltrexone administration and suboxone prescription to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Va Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex consist of anger management, brief intervention and cognitive behavioral therapy. Va Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex also offers detox services and offers benzodiazepines detoxification, alcohol detox and opioid detox.

Address: 2500 East State Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

  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. Payment Assistance Available
  13. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  14. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  15. Screening & Testing
  16. Transitional Services
  17. Ancillary Services
  18. Detoxification
  19. Counseling Services and Education
  20. Medical Services
  21. Tobacco/Screening Services
  22. Facility Smoking Policy
  23. Age Groups Accepted
  24. Gender Accepted
  25. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex in Fort Wayne, IN:

Types of Care at Va Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex

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

Service Settings at Va Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex

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

Hospitals at Va Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Va Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Va Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Va Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex

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

Pharmacotherapies at Va Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
  • Lofexidine
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Va Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Va Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation at Va Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex

  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
  • Hospital licensing authority
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Va Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex

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

Payment Assistance Available at Va Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex

  • Payment assistance

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Va Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex

  • veterans

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Va Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex

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

Screening & Testing at Va Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex

  • 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
  • Testing for metabolic syndrome

Transitional Services at Va Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex

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

Ancillary Services at Va Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex

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

Detoxification at Va Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex

  • alcohol detox
  • benzodiazepines detoxification
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Va Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex

  • individual counseling
  • group 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
  • vocational training and educational support

Medical Services at Va Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Va Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Va Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Va Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Va Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Va Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex

  • Serves Veterans only

Phone #: 800-360-8387

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 VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex. 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 VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System Fort Wayne Annex to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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