Whitney Young Jr Health Center - Methadone Treatment Clinic MMTP
Whitney Young Jr Health Center - Methadone Treatment Clinic MMTP, located in Albany, NY, focuses on outpatient treatment for opioid use disorders. Certified by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), it offers various counseling services and methadone maintenance treatment.
The mission of Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center is to provide quality healthcare regardless of income. Licensed by the New York State substance abuse agency, the State department of health, and The Joint Commission, it is also a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).
- The clinic specializes in methadone maintenance treatment for opioid use disorders, ensuring safe and effective care.
- Certified by SAMHSA, it meets high standards in opioid treatment programming.
- Offers a range of counseling services such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing.
- Licensed by multiple state and national health organizations, ensuring compliance and quality care.
The clinic primarily addresses opioid use disorders. It serves diverse demographics, focusing on individuals seeking help for these specific addictions, offering tailored support and guidance.
- 2+ Accreditations
- SAMHSA Listed
- 14 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 5 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 29 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Accreditations
SAMHSA
JCAHO
Staff
- Jeffrey CameronPASubstance Abuse specialist at Whitney Young Health
- Bharat LangerMDPsychiatrist at Whitney Young Health
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Substance abuse typically leads to addiction, which requires specialized treatment programs at Whitney Young Jr Health Center - Methadone Treatment Clinic MMTP to address. Many people benefit from inpatient drug rehabilitation, which includes inpatient acute care and residential rehabilitation. Other levels of care include intensive outpatient therapy, individual counseling, and support groups. Family therapy is also an essential part of treatment for substance abuse.
A combination of treatments is often needed to treat drug abuse issues effectively. In the case of drug abuse, there is no easy answer or one-size-fits-all cure.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment in Albany, NY
Opioid addiction treatment helps people addicted to opioids in New York curb their drug use. The selection of a treatment setting depends on the severity of the addiction. Mild cases are usually treated in outpatient facilities; severe cases need hospitalization or treatment in a residential facility. Doctors use medicines along with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat the addiction. The treatment includes medication, counseling and therapy. It can also include group counseling, individual counseling and family counseling.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Inpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detox is the stage of recovery where the drugs or alcohol are entirely removed from your body. There are two different ways to detox, with medications and without. For many drugs and alcohol, the acute phase of detox can be completed in a number of days.
Inpatient rehab means living at the Albany, NY facility while all aspects of an addiction or co-occurring disorder get addressed. This helps limit the distractions and increase the focus on recovery. Typical inpatient rehab stays are approximately one month long.
Outpatient treatment plans cover diagnosis, detoxification, management, and counseling. They are a popular option for those who have graduated from inpatient facilities. Services in New York include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and individual and group therapy.
After treatment, addiction treatment can be frightening for newly sober people. Aftercare support provided by Whitney Young Jr Health Center - Methadone Treatment Clinic MMTP is designed to give resources and help on a continued basis. It can involve finding housing in and around New York, setting up 12-step meeting groups, continued medical monitoring, and counseling.
Therapies & Programs
Couples therapy aims to rebuild the trust between the partners. Partner’s involvement in the process will result in greater chances of treatment success. Couples therapy addresses financial issues, loss of trust, lack of intimacy, and physical abuse.
Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. The impact of substance abuse is not just on the patient but on the entire family. Family therapy ensures that the patient gets adequate support from the family members after the treatment making the recovery process sustainable
- Family therapy guides all the members of the family to help the patient.
- It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
- It helps to keep the patient engaged and motivated throughout the treatment.
Group therapy is an important tool in recovery. Finding a peer group in Albany, NY and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at Whitney Young Jr Health Center - Methadone Treatment Clinic MMTP. Addiction tends to lead to isolation and feelings of uniqueness. The accountability and friendship that is found in group therapy can be more effective than any single other treatment approach. This is generally introduced early in recovery and is recommended as a lifetime treatment habit.
Trauma therapy is a way of addressing trauma while in a safe situation in order to heal. This may involve Whitney Young Jr Health Center - Methadone Treatment Clinic MMTP managing individual or group counseling or both. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.
A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. It is intended for those who are vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Whitney Young Jr Health Center - Methadone Treatment Clinic MMTP aims to help patients understand the connection between their feelings, emotions, and behaviors and provide them with the tools to make a difference in Albany, NY. For those whose addictions and habits originate from severe mental health problems, it is beneficial.
Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders. If not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders. CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern. It can be administered as a monotherapy as well as a part of combination therapy.
Rehabilitation is not just limited to bringing an individual out of addiction and achieving sobriety. It is considered complete only when an individual starts leading a normal and balanced life. Life skill therapy focuses on the various skills that help an individual to lead a normal life. Patients often do not take care of themselves, struggle professionally, and withdraw from social interaction due to addiction’s physical and emotional disturbances.
Life skills therapy helps people in New York improve various personal, professional, and social skills such as cooking healthy meals, maintaining proper hygiene, budgeting, decision-making, time management, regulation of emotions, and effectively resolving interpersonal conflicts.
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Location & Contact
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Albany, NY 12207
Phone Number
(518) 463-3882
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Albany, New York Addiction and Treatment
More than 2 million New Yorkers are currently suffering from some type of substance abuse and many of those are minors. Alcohol abuse, in particular, is prevalent among those underage. As a result of the high prices and regulation of prescription drugs, many New Yorkers turn to heroin instead. This has led to a serious heroin epidemic in the state.
Albany, the capital of New York, boasts a rich Dutch heritage and offers a variety of outdoor activities, arts, and entertainment. The city's vibrant arts scene includes venues like the Palace Theatre and the Albany Institute of History & Art. Opioid overdose deaths in New York State increased by 125.7% from 2018 to 2021, and Albany County had a higher rate of opioid overdose visits compared to other counties in the state.
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