Methadone Clinic Port Matilda, PA

Saint Joseph Institute

Saint Joseph Institute is a methadone clinic in Port Matilda, PA. It is located in Centre County at 134 Jacobs Way, 16870 zip. Saint Joseph Institute provides short-term residential treatment, full residential treatment and residential detoxification. Saint Joseph Institute provides buprenorphine detox, naltrexone administration and relapse prevention from naltrexone. Other than methadone treatment, Saint Joseph Institute offers substance use education, hepatitis education, counseling and support and health education services. Saint Joseph Institute provides medication assisted treatment to women and men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Port Matilda, PA:

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

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Port Matilda 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 Port Matilda?

  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 Port Matilda drug rehabs.

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

  Each methadone clinic in Port Matilda 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 Port Matilda always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Port Matilda 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 Port Matilda?

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