About Nassau County Office of MH CD and
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.):
Outpatient Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Regular outpatient treatment
Opioid Medications used in Treatment:
Methadone used in Treatment Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment:
Does not treat alcohol use disorder
Type of Opioid Treatment:
Buprenorphine maintenance Federally-certified Opioid Treatment Program Methadone maintenance Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone
Pharmacotherapies:
Methadone Buprenorphine with naloxone Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Medication for mental disorders
Treatment Approaches:
Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Trauma-related counseling
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public):
Local, county, or community government
License/Certification/Accreditation:
State Substance use treatment agency State department of health The Joint Commission SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP) Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Payment Assistance Available:
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Special Programs/Groups Offered:
Adult women Adult men Seniors or older adults Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
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:
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening HIV testing STD testing TB screening Metabolic syndrome monitoring Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV) Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Transitional Services:
Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education
Education and Counseling Services:
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling
Facility Smoking Policy :
Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted:
Young Adults Adults
Sex Accepted:
Female Male
Exclusive Services:
Opioid use disorder clients only
Language Services:
Spanish Other languages (excluding Spanish)
Other Languages:
Russian
Facility Vaping Policy:
Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services:
Domestic violence services, including family or partner Early intervention for HIV Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services
