Valley Cities Meridian Center for Health - Seattle Washington

Valley Cities Meridian Center for Health - Seattle, WA

Valley Cities Meridian Center For Health is treatment center located at 10521 Meridian Avenue North in the 98133 zip code in Seattle, WA that offers medication-assisted substance use treatment. It accepts people with trauma, adult women and adult men into its treatment program. Some of the treatment approaches used by Valley Cities Meridian Center For Health consist of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and brief intervention. Valley Cities Meridian Center For Health also offers detoxification services and offers opioid detox.

Address: 10521 Meridian Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98133

  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. Detoxification
  17. Counseling Services and Education
  18. Tobacco/Screening Services
  19. Facility Smoking Policy
  20. Gender Accepted
  21. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on Valley Cities Meridian Center for Health in Seattle, WA:

Types of Care at Valley Cities Meridian Center For Health

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

Service Settings at Valley Cities Meridian Center For Health

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Valley Cities Meridian Center For Health

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Valley Cities Meridian Center For Health

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Valley Cities Meridian Center For Health

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

Pharmacotherapies at Valley Cities Meridian Center For Health

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

Treatment Approaches at Valley Cities Meridian Center For Health

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

FacilityOwnership at Valley Cities Meridian Center For Health

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Valley Cities Meridian Center For Health

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

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Valley Cities Meridian Center For Health

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

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Valley Cities Meridian Center For Health

  • adult women
  • adult men
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • people with trauma
  • people with co-occurring substance use and pain

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Valley Cities Meridian Center For Health

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

Screening & Testing at Valley Cities Meridian Center For Health

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

Transitional Services at Valley Cities Meridian Center For Health

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

Ancillary Services at Valley Cities Meridian Center For Health

  • case management
  • mental health services
  • social skills development
  • mentoring/peer support

Detoxification at Valley Cities Meridian Center For Health

  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Valley Cities Meridian Center For Health

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

Tobacco/Screening Services at Valley Cities Meridian Center For Health

  • Screening for tobacco use

Facility Smoking Policy at Valley Cities Meridian Center For Health

  • Smoking not permitted

Gender Accepted at Valley Cities Meridian Center For Health

  • women
  • men

Services for deaf at Valley Cities Meridian Center For Health

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 253-833-7444

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 Valley Cities Meridian Center for Health. 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 Valley Cities Meridian Center for Health to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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