Citizen Advocates

https://www.citizenadvocates.net

Mission Statement: Making lives better Our vision is to be the recognized leader of exceptional services and employer of choice. We do this by providing high-quality, person center care, through sound financial management, best-in-class customer service and fostering workplace culture that matters.

31 6th St
Malone, NY 12953

518-483-3261

Facility Information and Features:

Affiliated
Organization :		 Citizen Advocates
Treatment
Type(s) :
SAMHSA-Certified Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), Outpatient Treatment, Intensive Outpatient
Substance Focus:
PCP/hallucinogens, OTC Medications (e.g., cough syrup), Opioids (prescription or heroin), Methamphetamines and other amphetamines/stimulants, Marijuana/hashish, Inhalants, Cocaine/crack, Benzodiazepines and other tranquilizers, Barbiturates and other sedatives/hypnotics, Alcohol
Age-Specific Programming Available:
Young adults (ages 16-25), Seniors or older adults (age 65+), Adult women (age 18+), Adult men (age 18+), Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Special Groups Served: People who are:
  • Working professionals (e.g., lawyers, doctors)
  • Veterans, active duty military, or military family
  • Survivors of sexual abuse, domestic violence, or other trauma
  • Sex offenders
  • Pregnant/postpartum
  • Physically disabled
  • Parents
  • Managing co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
  • Living with HIV/AIDS
  • LGBTQ
  • Involved in criminal justice system
  • Homeless
  • Charged with DUI/DWI
LGBTQ+ Welcoming:
Staff are trained on LGBTQ-specific needs in treatment, All-gender bathroom(s) available on site

Insurance and Payment Options:

Payment
Options :
State-financed health insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Cash or self-payment
Insurance
Accepted :
Wellcare, UnitedHealth Group, Touchstone Health HMO, Inc., Solstice Health Insurance Co., Senior Whole Health of New York, Inc., Security Amer Financial Enterprises, Renaissance Health Services Corporation, QHP Group, Pupil Benefits Plan, Inc., North Shore LIJ Healthcare Group, MVP, Mulberry Health Group, Metropolitan Group, Magellan Health Inc., Lifetime Healthcare, Independent Health Benefits Corp, Independent Health Association, Humana, Highmark, Healthplex Group, HealthNow NY, Inc., HealthFirst, Inc., Envision Insurance Co., Emblem Health, Elderplan, Inc., CVS Caremark, Cuatro LLC, Crystal Run Health Group, Cigna, Catholic Special Needs Plan, LLC, Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP), Anthem, Aetna
Offers Sliding Fee Scale :
Yes

Facility Hours:

Outpatient
Mon: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Tue: 8:00AM-7:00PM
Wed: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Thu: 8:00AM-7:00PM
Fri: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed

Data last updated 01/31/2020

Signs of High-Quality Care

Data last updated

This section indicates whether facilities offer services that align with the Shatterproof National Principles of Care © .

Fast Access to Treatment

  • Offers same day or walk-in appointments

Personalized Evaluation and Treatment Plan

  • Examines all of the 6 critical factors during the intake process to develop the patient's treatment plan

    Before starting treatment, asks about:

    Recovery and living environment
    Readiness to change
    Potential to relapse
    Mental health
    Intoxication and/or withdrawal potential
    General health

Access to Medications for Opioid or Alcohol Use Disorder

  • Offers FDA-approved medication for opioid use disorder
    Onsite
    Methadone
    Not Offered
    Buprenorphine with naloxone (e.g., Suboxone®, Zubsolv®, Bunavail®, Cassipa®)
    Onsite
    Buprenorphine without naloxone (e.g., Subutex®)
    Onsite
    Buprenorphine injection
    Onsite
    Buprenorphine implant (e.g., Probuphine®)
    Different Location
    Oral Naltrexone (e.g., Depade®, Revia®)
    Onsite
    Injectable long-acting Naltrexone (e.g., Vivitrol®)
    Onsite
  • Provides Naloxone (e.g., Narcan, Evzio) onsite to patients at risk for overdose
  • Offers Naloxone training
    For patients, For family/friends of patients
  • Offers FDA-approved medication for alcohol use disorder
    Onsite
    Acamprosate (e.g., Campral®)
    Onsite
    Oral Naltrexone (e.g., Depade®, Revia®)
    Onsite
    Injectable long-acting Naltrexone (e.g., Vivitrol®)
    Onsite
    Disulfiram (e.g., Antabuse®)
    Onsite
  • Offers medication for mental health

Effective Behavioral Therapies for Addiction

  • Offers behavioral therapy that has been shown to help people with addiction

    This facility offers the following therapies:

    Cognitive Behavioral Health Therapy (CBT)
    Family Behavior Therapy
    Mindfulness-based Relapse Prevention
    Motivational Enhancement Therapy
    Twelve-Step Facilitation Therapy (TSF)
  • Offers individual counseling

Long-term Treatment and Follow-up

  • Tracks patient progress over time on all 6 critical factors

    Tracks patient progress on:

    Recovery and living environment
    Readiness to change
    Potential to relapse
    Mental health
    Intoxication and/or withdrawal potential
    General health
  • Uses lab tests to track patient progress

Coordinated Care for Mental and Physical Health

  • Offers mental health care
    Onsite
    Staff include:
    Social Worker (MSW/DSW), Registered Nurse (RN), Psychiatrist (MD, DO), Physician other than psychiatrist (MD, DO), Peer Recovery Counselor, Nurse Practitioner (NP), Counselor (Licensed, Master's level)
    Medications offered for mental health
    Yes
  • Offers primary health care
    Different Location

Additional Services to Support Recovery

  • Offers recovery support services

    This facility offers the following services:

    Assistance with obtaining social services (e.g., Medicaid, WIC, SSI, SSDI)
    Assistance with transportation to/from treatment
    Case management
    Employment counseling or training
    Family services (e.g., marriage counseling, parenting training).
    Housing support
    Peer recovery support
    Wellness and health promotion (e.g., healthy eating, exercise)

Patient Reviews

Data last updated 03/11/2020

Patient reviews include multiple choice questions and one narrative question. Reviews are published once 20 responses have been submitted for the facility.

Patient Experience

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Patient Feedback

This section displays narrative responses about patient experiences at the facility along with patient ratings (0 - 10) of the facility.

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