About Alternative to Meds Center
Services Offered
Type of Care:
Substance use treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.):
Residential/24-hour residential Long-term residential Short-term residential
External Opioid Medications Source:
No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment:
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment:
Other contracted prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment:
Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Pharmacotherapies:
Medication for mental disorders Nicotine replacement
Treatment Approaches:
Anger management Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public):
Private for-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation:
State mental health department State department of health The Joint Commission
Assessment/Pre-treatment:
Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Complete medical history/physical exam Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders
Testing:
Drug or alcohol urine screening TB screening
Transitional Services:
Discharge Planning Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services:
Self-help groups Assistance with obtaining social services Recovery coach Mentoring/peer support
Other Services:
Treatment for other addiction disorder
Education and Counseling Services:
Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Marital/couples counseling
Facility Smoking Policy :
Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted:
Young Adults Adults
Sex Accepted:
Female Male
Facility Vaping Policy:
Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services:
Acupuncture Case management service Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance Integrated primary care services
