Methadone Clinic Huntingdon, PA

Mainstream Counseling

Mainstream Counseling is a methadone clinic in Huntingdon, PA. It is situated in Huntingdon County at 900 Washington Street, 16652 zip. Mainstream Counseling provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Mainstream Counseling provides buprenorphine maintenance and naltrexone administration. Other than methadone treatment, Mainstream Counseling offers marital/couples counseling, individual counseling and health education services. Mainstream Counseling provides medication-assisted services to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Huntingdon, PA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon?

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

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

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

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

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