Methadone Clinic Geneseo, IL

Good Shepherd Foundation Inc Henry County

Good Shepherd Foundation Inc Henry County is a methadone clinic in Geneseo, IL. It is located in Henry County at 796 Boone Drive, 61254 zip. Good Shepherd Foundation Inc Henry County provides outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Good Shepherd Foundation Inc Henry County offers family counseling, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and substance use education. Good Shepherd Foundation Inc Henry County provides medication-assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Geneseo, IL:

• What is the difference between suboxone and methadone treatment in Geneseo?

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Geneseo is often similar to the treatment received at a methadone clinic. Both of the medication assisted treatment options work by reducing narcotic and opioid cravings for those who are addicted. A big difference between suboxone and methadone is that suboxone can be prescribed by doctors, while methadone treatment needs to be received at a clinic.

• What other services are available at methadone clinics in Geneseo?

  Services such as intervention, counseling, relapse prevention, behavior therapy and other support services are commonly found in methadone clinics throughout Illinois. A methadone clinic may be part of a larger addiction treatment center, and as such, may have all of the services found in Geneseo drug rehabs.

• Do I need to make an appointment before receiving methadone treatment?

  Each methadone clinic in Geneseo has its own policy about what patients they will take. However, most clinics will accept both walk-ins and those who have made a previous appointment. It is usually a good idea to call ahead of time just to confirm availability.

• Is methadone treatment in Geneseo always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Geneseo are available both in residential format, also known as inpatient, as well as outpatient format. Having both options allows addicted individuals to choose whether inpatient or outpatient clinical treatment will work better for their lifestyle.

• What medication assisted treatment options are available in Geneseo?

  There are a total of 3 medication assisted therapies that can be received in Geneseo: methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone) and Naltrexone. All three are approved by the FDA for drug addiction treatment. Methadone is the one that is most commonly used in addiction clinics.