Are There Any Methadone Clinics on Long Island in Suffolk COunty???
Question by HELP ME PLEASE: Are there any methadone clinics on Long Island in Suffolk COunty???
My BF is addicted to pain killers Oxycottin and everything els eunder the sun. His friend said that a methadone clinic would help but I cant seem toloacate one. Does anyone know if there is on on long island please we have 3 girls together and i need him to get better to be there for his children.
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Answer by cremedelacreme04
G’day Help Me Please,
Thanks for the question.
To be prescribed methadone, your boyfriend would have to be considered as an addict. Methadone has traditionally been provided to the addiction population in a highly regulated methadone clinic, generally associated with an outpatient department of a hospital. Clinics such as these stem from programs set up during the Nixon administration to combat heroin use, first in Washington, D.C., then nationwide. In addition to obtaining a daily methadone dose, people who go to this type of clinic for addiction treatment must attend some type of psychological counseling for their addiction. Frequently, they are also required to attend local 12-step programs.
Specific to Suffolk County, the Suffolk County runs a community mental hygiene service with a methadone program.
Individuals in need of methadone can apply at these clinics:
Hauppauge Intake and Maintenance Program
1330 Motor Parkway
Islandia
(631) 853-7373
Hours: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
East End Methadone Maintenance Program
County Center
Riverhead
(631) 852-2680
Hours: 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM
There are general mental health clinics:
Hours of Operation:
All Clinics: Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Services are offered at the following locations:
Brentwood Clinic 1841 Brentwood Road, Brentwood, (631) 853-7300
Farmingville Clinic, 15 Horseblock Place, Farmingville (631) 854-2552
Riverhead Clinic, County Center, Riverhead (631) 852-1440
Outside those times, the best thing is to dial these hotlines:
If you presently have an emergency, the fastest and most effective help is to call: 911
If you need someone to talk to about you or someone else’s mental health, substance abuse, mental retardation or Developmental Disabilities, call:
Response Hotline:
751-7500
Islip Hotline
277-4700
If you need assistance and direction for mental health services, call:
The Mental Health Association:
226-3900
In Long Island, the North Shore Long Island Jewish Health Centre has a good reputation as does the Long Island Jewish Medical Centre. The contact details for the Long Island Jewish Medical Centre is Littauer Building/First Floor 75-59 263rd Street
Glen Oaks NY 11004 Phone: (718) 470-8940.
For information on a methadone program, you should call 516) 674-7852. Acute detoxifaction is available from the Nassau University Medical Centre. 2201 Hempstead Turnpike
East Meadow NY 11554 (516) 572 0123
I have enclosed links to the sources for your reference.
I hope that this helps you. Your boyfriend needs to conquer his addiction problems for the sake of you and your daughters as well as his own health.
Regards
Answer by metzlaureate
Contact the Suffolk County Dept. of Health. There is a clinic located in the county center in Riverhead. I do not know if you can just drop in or call to get an appt. I believe it has to be mandated or prescribed by a Dr.
http://www.co.suffolk.ny.us/webtemp1.cfm?dept=6&ID=177
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