Opiate Treatment Program VA Portland Healthcare System

Offered Treatment:

• substance use treatment
• dual diagnosis treatment

Service Settings:

• outpatient treatment
• outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment

Hospitals:

• General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Which Opioid Medications Does It Use?:

• Methadone treatment
• Buprenorphine treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment:

• Administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Treatment Types:

• buprenorphine maintenance
• methadone maintenance
• suboxone prescription

Pharmacotherapies:

• Disulfiram (Antabuse)
• Methadone
• Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
• Naltrexone (oral)
• Medications for psychiatric disorders
• Medications for Hepatitis C treatment

Treatment Approaches:

• cognitive behavioral therapy
• motivational interviewing
• relapse prevention
• substance use counseling approach

Who Owns This Treatment Center?:

• the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Certifications and Accreditations:

• Certified by The Joint Commission

What Types of Insurance and Payments Are Accepted?:

• Accepts Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
• Accepts private health insurance
• Accepts cash or self-payment

Which Population Groups Are Supported?:

• veterans
• clients with dual diagnosis

Assessment/Pre-treatment:

• Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing:

• Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
• Drug or alcohol urine screening
• HIV testing
• Screening for Hepatitis B
• Screening for Hepatitis C
• STD testing
• TB screening
• Testing for metabolic syndrome

Transitional Services:

• Discharge Planning
• Naloxone and overdose education

Ancillary Services:

• Case management
• Housing services
• Mental health services
• Transportation assistance

Counseling Services and Education:

• Individual counseling
• Group counseling
• Substance use education

Tobacco/Screening Services:

• Nicotine replacement therapy
• Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
• Screening for tobacco use
• Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

What Is The Smoking Policy?:

• Smoking not permitted

What Age Groups Are Accepted?:

• Adults
• Young adults

What Genders Are Accepted For Treatment?:

• Women
• Men

Exclusive Services:

• Methadone and buprenorphine clients only
• Methadone clients only
• All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program
• Serves Veterans only