Methadone Clinic Mount Union, PA

Mainstream Counseling

Mainstream Counseling is a methadone clinic in Mount Union, PA. It is located in Huntingdon County at 11 West Shirley Street, 17066 zip. Mainstream Counseling provides outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Mainstream Counseling offers marital/couples counseling, substance use education and family counseling. Mainstream Counseling provides medication assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Mount Union, PA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Mount Union 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 Mount Union?

  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 Mount Union drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Mount Union 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 Mount Union always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Mount Union 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 Mount Union?

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