Howard Center Chittenden Clinic - South Burlington Vermont

Types of Care at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

• Substance use treatment

Service Settings at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

• outpatient treatment
• outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
• regular outpatient treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

• Methadone used in Treatment
• Buprenorphine used in Treatment
• Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

• This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

• buprenorphine maintenance
• methadone maintenance
• naltrexone administration
• relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

• Acamprosate (Campral)
• Disulfiram (Antabuse)
• Methadone
• Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
• Buprenorphine without naloxone
• Naltrexone (oral)
• Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
• Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

• brief intervention
• cognitive behavioral therapy
• dialectical behavior therapy
• motivational interviewing
• relapse prevention
• substance use counseling
• trauma-related counseling
• 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

• a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

• State substance abuse agency
• State department of health
• Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
• National Committee for Quality Assurance

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

• Federal funding
• Medicaid
• Military insurance
• Private health insurance
• Cash or self-payment
• State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

• adult women
• pregnant/postpartum women
• adult men
• seniors and older adults
• lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT)
• veterans
• active duty military
• people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
• sexual abuse victims
• domestic violence victims
• people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

• Comprehensive mental health assessment
• Comprehensive substance use assessment
• Interim services for clients
• Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

• Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
• Drug or alcohol urine screening
• HIV testing
• Screening for Hepatitis B
• Screening for Hepatitis C
• Screening for mental disorders
• Screening for substance use
• STD testing
• TB screening

Transitional Services at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

• Aftercare/continuing care
• Discharge Planning
• Naloxone and overdose education
• Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

• case management
• domestic violence services
• early intervention for HIV
• housing services
• mental health services
• self-help groups
• social skills development
• transportation assistance
• mentoring/peer support

Counseling Services and Education at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

• individual counseling
• group counseling
• family counseling
• marital/couples counseling
• substance use education
• hepatitis education, counseling and support
• HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
• health education services
• employment counseling or training

Tobacco/Screening Services at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

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

Facility Smoking Policy at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

• Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

• adults
• young adults

Gender Accepted at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

• women
• men

Exclusive Services at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

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

Services for deaf at Howard Center Chittenden Clinic

• Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available