Methadone Clinic Worthington, MA

Hilltown Community Health Center Worthington Health Center

Hilltown Community Health Center Worthington Health Center is a methadone clinic in Worthington, MA. It is located in Hampshire County at 58 Old North Road, 01098 zip. Hilltown Community Health Center Worthington Health Center provides regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Hilltown Community Health Center Worthington Health Center offers substance use education, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and hepatitis education, counseling and support. Hilltown Community Health Center Worthington Health Center provides medication assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Worthington, MA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Worthington 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 Worthington?

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

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

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

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

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