Methadone Clinic Farmington, ME

Tri County Mental Health Services

Tri County Mental Health Services is a methadone clinic in Farmington, ME. It is located in Franklin County at 144 High Street, Suite 1, 04938 zip. Tri County Mental Health Services provides outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Tri County Mental Health Services offers substance use education, group counseling and individual counseling. Tri County Mental Health Services provides medication-assisted services to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Farmington, ME:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Farmington 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 Farmington?

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

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

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

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

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