About Sisters Health Center Amherst
Services Offered
Type of Care:
Substance use treatment
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.):
Outpatient Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Regular outpatient treatment
Hospitals:
General Hospital (including VA hospital)
Opioid Medications used in Treatment:
Methadone used in Treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment:
This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment:
In-network prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment:
Federally-certified Opioid Treatment Program Methadone maintenance
Pharmacotherapies:
Methadone Nicotine replacement
Treatment Approaches:
Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public):
Private non-profit organization
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)
Special Programs/Groups Offered:
Adult women Adult men Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment:
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 TB screening 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 not permitted
Age Groups Accepted:
Young Adults Adults
Sex Accepted:
Female Male
Exclusive Services:
Opioid use disorder clients only
Facility Vaping Policy:
Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services:
Transportation assistance Suicide prevention services
