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Medication-assisted treatment

Overcoming addiction can be very challenging. Many people need professional help along their journey.

For people struggling with dependence on opioids, narcotics or pain medications, cravings are the biggest hurdle to recovery. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) can help overcome substance misuse. Through a holistic treatment plan – including counseling, support and medication – MAT helps stave off withdrawal cravings in a convenient outpatient setting. Our specialized team uses comprehensive, personalized care to effectively address substance misuse, mental health and related issues. The combination of medication and therapy – including group, family, and individual counseling – provides powerful tools to aid in the recovery effort.

Medications used in MAT may include Suboxone®, Methadone or Vivitrol®. These medicines help individuals wean off opioids in a safe, medically supervised environment. Eventually, people may become drug-free or reach a healthy place of maintenance, so they can lead a fulfilling, functional life. Compared to other treatments, MAT can allow for fewer on-site visits, allowing more time for employment, families and recovery-related activities in the community. Call 850-469-3500 to start your recovery journey.

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Medication-assisted treatment locations

Palafox campus - Pensacola

Our Palafox campus is home to our medication-assisted treatment program, DUI program and our Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) team. Our specialists are here to help people struggling with mental illness or substance misuse.

Medication-assisted treatment program

DUI program

Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) team

Suboxone® Treatment Outpatient Program

For people struggling with dependence on opioids, narcotics or pain medications, Suboxone® can help overcome substance misuse and stave off withdrawal cravings in a convenient outpatient setting. Suboxone helps individuals wean off opioids in a safe, medically supervised environment. Eventually, people may become drug-free or reach a healthy place of...

Location:
1970 North H Street
Pensacola, FL

New client registration:
850-469-3500

Program questions or assistance:
850-332-6257

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Lakeview Center of Century

For people dependent on opioids or narcotics, cravings are the biggest hurdle to recovery. Medication-assisted treatment helps stave off withdrawal cravings in a convenient outpatient setting. The combination of medication and therapy provides powerful tools to aid in the recovery effort. We can work with you through a comprehensive, personalized...

Location:
6021 Industrial Blvd.
Century, FL 32535

New client registration:
850-469-3500

Program questions or assistance:
850-332-5875

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Lakeview Center of Shalimar

For people dependent on opioids or narcotics, cravings are the biggest hurdle to recovery. Medication-assisted treatment helps stave off withdrawal cravings in a convenient outpatient setting. The combination of medication and therapy provides powerful tools to aid in the recovery effort. We can work with you through a comprehensive, personalized...

Location:
1 Eleventh Ave., Bldg. C-1
Shalimar, FL 32579

New client registration:
850-469-3500

Program questions or assistance:
850-332-5840

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Lakeview Center of Walton County

Lakeview Center of Walton County – formerly Chautauqua Healthcare Services – provides comprehensive care to adults and children experiencing a wide range of mental health and substance misuse issues from our locations in DeFuniak Springs.

Location:
3686 U.S. Highway 331 South
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435

Program questions or assistance:
850-332-6371

New client registration:
850-469-3500

Eligibility

You must currently have a physiological dependence on opiates and evidence of addiction for at least one year before applying for methadone treatment. Only three exceptions are allowed:

  1. If you are pregnant
  2. If you have been incarcerated 30 days or longer within the past six months
  3. If you have received at least six months of maintenance treatment, with discharge or detoxification occurring no more than a year ago, and have no other forms of treatment available to you.

After meeting the intake criteria, you will attend an orientation class. Then, we will schedule time for a clinical and medical intake, which usually occurs two weeks after the orientation class.

Criteria

  • You are 18 years old or older
  • You have a willingness to undergo detoxification for concurrent non-opiate or alcohol dependence if it is indicated and approved by a physician within our program
  • You have no unstable psychiatric, emotional or behavioral conditions or complications that could distract from recovery
  • You have stable living arrangements, transportation and social/family support
  • You have a willingness to sign a Release of Confidential Information from private physician(s), Department of Children and Families and other legal authorities involved in your referral
  • You are medically stable and approved for residential treatment by a physician with our program
  • You have a stable and legal means to pay for a daily dosing fee

Program restrictions

  • You have a lack of documented dependency on opiates
  • You have an unwillingness to discontinue use of prohibited prescription medications such as benzodiazepines — a class of tranquilizers, sleeping pills and muscle relaxers
  • You are currently at risk of harming yourself or others
  • You are actively psychotic
  • You have medical conditions or complications that require treatment in another setting

Clinical services

Our clinics are located in Pensacola, Shalimar and Century. We administer daily doses of oral methadone and the following services:

  • Counseling
  • Assessments and monitoring
  • Health education
  • Case management
  • Specialized and treatment for women who are pregnant
  • Referrals to social services
  • Referrals to more intensive treatments

To request an appointment, complete this form or call 850-469-3500. Location specific information is below. Request an appointment with a counselor here.

More treatment options for substance misuse

For those struggling with addiction to opioids, narcotics, pain medications or alcohol, we have a variety of outpatient, intensive-outpatient and residential programs available to meet your goals, finances and lifestyle.

Friary Pensacola provides access to comprehensive mental health care and substance misuse treatment, including outpatient counseling, outpatient psychiatric services, medication management, medication-assisted treatment using Suboxone® and intensive-outpatient treatment, all in one convenient location.

Road to Recovery is a 46-bed residential substance misuse treatment program located on our main campus. Our specialized team provides a comprehensive and intensive level of treatment, actively engaging with residents to address addiction and co-occurring mental health issues.

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Substance misuse in child welfare

Family Intensive Treatment (FIT) provides intensive treatment to address issues related to substance misuse, mental health and trauma experienced by parents and/or caregivers involved with the Department of Children and Families and FamiliesFirst Network. In addition to therapeutic services, the program provides case management services and parenting education with the goal of enhancing caregiver capacities. To be eligible for the program, parents and/or caregivers must have a substance use disorder, have at least one child age 10 or younger, and be willing to participate. Our goal is to help parents find a path to recovery and stabilize the family. FIT serves all families involved in child welfare to include in-home and out-of-home cases.

New client registration:
850-469-3500

Program questions or assistance:
850-377-2195

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