Nassau Co Office of MH CD & DD Svcs OTP Methadone Clinic

Mission Statement: The mission of Nassau County's Opioid Treatment Program is to treat opiate addiction with a comprehensive, culturally competent bio-psycho-social approach to assist the chemically dependent cease the use of illicit/controlled substances and to lead healthy and productive lives. The goal of Nassau County Opioid Treatment program is to utilize intensive, inter-disciplinary services and individualize treatment planning to successfully intervene with the chemically dependent client.

2201 Hempstead Tpke
Nassau County Medical Center Bldg K
East Meadow, NY 11554

516-572-5906

Facility Information and Features:

Affiliated
Organization :		 County of Nassau Department of Human Services
Accreditation :
The Joint Commission Behavioral Health Care Program
Treatment
Type(s) :
SAMHSA-Certified Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), Outpatient Treatment, Intensive Outpatient
Substance Focus:
Opioids (prescription or heroin), Marijuana/hashish, Cocaine/crack, Benzodiazepines and other tranquilizers, Alcohol
Age-Specific Programming Available:
Seniors or older adults (age 65+), Adult women (age 18+), Adult men (age 18+)
Special Groups Served: People who are:
  • Veterans, active duty military, or military family
  • Survivors of sexual abuse, domestic violence, or other trauma
  • Pregnant/postpartum
  • Physically disabled
  • Parents
  • Managing co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
  • Living with HIV/AIDS
  • LGBTQ
  • Involved in criminal justice system
  • Homeless
LGBTQ+ Welcoming:
Staff are trained on LGBTQ-specific needs in treatment
Other Languages Spoken:
Spanish, Russian, Korean

Insurance and Payment Options:

Payment
Options :
Medicaid, Cash or self-payment
Insurance
Accepted :
Private Insurance Not Accepted
Offers Sliding Fee Scale :
Yes

Facility Hours:

Outpatient
Mon: 6:00AM-11:00AM
Tue: 6:00AM-11:00AM
Wed: 6:00AM-11:00AM
Thu: 6:00AM-11:00AM
Fri: 6:00AM-11:00AM
Sat: 7:00AM-11:00AM
Sun: 7:00AM-11:00AM

Data last updated 07/06/2020

Signs of High-Quality Care

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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
    Onsite
    Buprenorphine with naloxone (e.g., Suboxone®, Zubsolv®, Bunavail®, Cassipa®)
    Onsite
    Buprenorphine without naloxone (e.g., Subutex®)
    Not Offered
    Buprenorphine injection
    Not Offered
    Buprenorphine implant (e.g., Probuphine®)
    Not Offered
    Oral Naltrexone (e.g., Depade®, Revia®)
    Not Offered
    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
    Acamprosate (e.g., Campral®)
    Not Offered
    Oral Naltrexone (e.g., Depade®, Revia®)
    Not Offered
    Injectable long-acting Naltrexone (e.g., Vivitrol®)
    Not Offered
    Disulfiram (e.g., Antabuse®)
    Not Offered
  • 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)
    Contingency Management/ Motivational Incentives
    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), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Counselor (Licensed, Master's level)
    Medications offered for mental health
    Yes
  • Offers primary health care
    Onsite
    Staff include:
    Registered Nurse (RN), Physician (MD, DO), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
    Offers testing for :
    Tuberculosis, Pregnancy, HIV, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B

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
    Domestic violence (e.g., physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse) services
    Educational assistance (e.g., GED courses)
    Employment counseling or training
    Family services (e.g., marriage counseling, parenting training).
    Housing support
    Spiritual support
    Wellness and health promotion (e.g., healthy eating, exercise)

Patient Reviews

Data last updated 01/31/2020

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Patient Feedback

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