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SSTAR (MA)

386 Stanley St Fall River, MA 02720

Nestled in Fall River, SSTAR provides comprehensive care for those dealing with substance use issues, offering both detoxification services and treatment for co-occurring mental health illnesses or serious emotional disturbances. Their focus is on empowering adults on their journey towards balanced health. Various payment methods are accepted at SSTAR including Federal funding options, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid to support accessibility. At SSTAR, the expert team is dedicated to providing quality care in a compassionate setting.

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A drug treatment facility provides an array of crucial services, including inpatient and outpatient treatment, substance use treatment, detoxification, and mental health support. The inpatient and outpatient programs offer structured therapy sessions and recovery guidance, catering to varying patient needs. Substance use treatment addresses specific drug dependencies, facilitating a safer path towards sobriety. Detoxification services aid in the physical cleansing of harmful substances, while mental health support ensures holistic recovery, helping individuals cope with psychological challenges accompanying addiction.

Type of Care: Substance use treatment; Detoxification; Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults / serious emotional disturbance in children

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public): Private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation: State Substance use treatment agency; State department of health; The Joint Commission; National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA); Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted: Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Special Programs/Groups Offered: Young adults; Adult women; Pregnant/postpartum women; Adult men; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders

Assessment/Pre-treatment: Comprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Outreach to persons in the community; Complete medical history/physical exam; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders; Professional interventionist/educational consultant

Testing: Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; HIV testing; STD testing; TB screening; Metabolic syndrome monitoring; Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV); Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)

Transitional Services: Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services: Self-help groups; Recovery coach; Mentoring/peer support

Service Setting (Outpatient, Inpatient, etc.): Residential/24-hour residential; Residential detoxification; Short-term residential

Detoxification (medical withdrawal) Services: Alcohol Detoxification; Benzodiazepines Detoxification; Cocaine Detoxification; Methamphetamines detoxification; Opioids detoxification; Medication routinely used during detoxification

Education and Counseling Services: HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling; Marital/couples counseling

Medical Services: Hepatitis A (HAV) vaccination

Facility Smoking Policy: Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted: Adults

Gender Accepted: Female; Male

Language Services: Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing; Spanish; Other languages (excluding Spanish)

Other Languages: Portuguese

Facility Vaping Policy: Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services: Case management service; Domestic violence services, including family or partner; Early intervention for HIV; Mental health services; Social skills development; Transportation assistance; Integrated primary care services

Opioid Medications used in Treatment: Methadone used in Treatment; Buprenorphine used in Treatment; Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source: Other contracted prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment: This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Alcohol Disorder Treatment Drug Sources: In-network prescribing entity

Type of Opioid Treatment: Buprenorphine detoxification; Buprenorphine maintenance; Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time; Federally-certified Opioid Treatment Program; Methadone detoxification; Methadone maintenance; Methadone maintenance for predetermined time; Prescribes buprenorphine; Prescribes naltrexone; Relapse prevention with naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies: Acamprosate (Campral®); Disulfiram; Methadone; Buprenorphine with naloxone; Buprenorphine without naloxone; Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable); Naltrexone (oral); Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable); Medications for Hepatitis C treatment; Clonidine; Medication for mental disorders; Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis; Nicotine replacement; Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Treatment Approaches: Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; 12-step facilitation

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Case management service

A service that provides assistance to individuals and families in coordinating necessary support and resources through a designated case manager. The case manager assesses the needs of clients and their families and arranges for various services such as mental health care, social work, healthcare, education, employment training, recreational activities, transportation, advocacy, and respite care as needed.

Domestic violence services, including family or partner

Offer support and protection to individuals who have experienced domestic violence.

Early intervention for HIV

A process that aims to detect and treat HIV in its early stages, thus preventing the development of AIDS and other secondary infections.

Mental health services

Psychological services that involve evaluating, diagnosing, treating, or providing counseling to individuals or groups to help relieve mental or emotional illnesses, symptoms, conditions, or disorders.

Social skills development

Helps clients develop and improve their social skills. The program maybe offered by SSTAR and typically involves a range of interventions, such as group therapy, behavioral therapy, and coaching, designed to teach clients the skills needed to build healthy relationships, communicate effectively, and cope with social situations. This service can be particularly beneficial for individuals with substance use disorders who may have difficulties with social interactions and may help to improve their overall quality of life and social functioning.

Transportation assistance

Provides support to clients who may have difficulty accessing the SSTAR facility due to transportation challenges. The service may include arranging transportation for clients to and from the facility, providing public transportation information, or offering financial assistance for transportation costs. This service can be critical in ensuring that clients have regular access to treatment in Fall River or the area the individual resides, and can help to reduce barriers to care for individuals who may be unable to attend treatment sessions without support.

Integrated primary care services

Offers comprehensive healthcare services to individuals struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues. The services aim to address chronic health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease, which can be exacerbated by unhealthy habits such as lack of physical activity, poor nutrition, and smoking. The program includes screening, coordination between behavioral and medical healthcare providers, and connecting patients to resources to support overall well-being and positive outcomes.

Brief intervention

A brief treatment program, typically lasting between one to five sessions, designed for individuals struggling with substance abuse but have not yet developed a dependency.

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Refers to a form of therapy that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns. Clients work with a therapist, either individually, in a family setting, or in a group setting, to identify and replace unproductive thoughts with more positive and realistic ones. The client is encouraged to be an active participant in the therapy process.

Motivational interviewing

A counseling method that recognizes the common occurrence of hesitation and indecision in making changes. Instead of immediately targeting change, the approach focuses on increasing motivation for change.

Relapse prevention

A cognitive behavioral therapy designed to treat individuals with alcohol addiction and later adapted for those struggling with cocaine addiction. This approach is based on the belief that learning processes play a crucial role in the formation of negative behavior patterns. Patients are taught to recognize and change these behaviors. The relapse prevention component involves several cognitive-behavioral strategies aimed at promoting sobriety and providing support in Fall River in case of relapse.

Substance use disorder counseling

A brief form of therapy that has been applied to a range of disorders including opioid drug dependence and cocaine addiction. It involves the use of supportive methods, which allow the patient to express their personal experiences, and expressive techniques, which help the patient work through relationship issues and gain a deeper self-awareness.

Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

The use of telecommunication technology at SSTAR that enables healthcare providers to connect with patients remotely, diagnose conditions, offer treatment, and collaborate with other providers to deliver quality healthcare services is known as telemedicine, teletherapy, telepsychiatry, or e-psychiatry. The facility maf offer it as an option for individuals not located in Fall River.

12-step facilitation

A 12-step program is a support group composed of individuals who have a common addiction. The "12 steps" are a set of guidelines that individuals in recovery must follow to overcome their addiction. Participants in these meetings share their personal journeys, challenges, triumphs, and setbacks, offering peer support and encouragement to one another in the Fall River area.

*The source of the presented data is SAMHSA, (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration).

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