Methadone Clinic Girard, KS

Community Mhc Of Crawford County Girard

Community Mhc Of Crawford County Girard is a methadone clinic in Girard, KS. It is located in Crawford County at 810 Cedar Street, 66743 zip. Community Mhc Of Crawford County Girard provides short-term residential treatment, outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization and long-term residential treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Community Mhc Of Crawford County Girard offers health education services, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and hepatitis education, counseling and support. Community Mhc Of Crawford County Girard provides medication assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Girard, KS:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Girard 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 Girard?

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

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

  Each methadone clinic in Girard 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 Girard always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Girard 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 Girard?

  There are a total of 3 medication assisted therapies that can be received in Girard: 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.