Methadone Clinic South San Francisco, CA

Sitike Counseling Center

Sitike Counseling Center is a methadone clinic in South San Francisco, CA. It is situated in San Mateo County at 306 Spruce Avenue, 94080 zip. Sitike Counseling Center provides outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Sitike Counseling Center offers individual counseling, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and employment counseling or training. Sitike Counseling Center provides medication-assisted treatment to women and men. Sitike Counseling Center also provides treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in South San Francisco, CA:

• What is the difference between suboxone and methadone treatment in South San Francisco?

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in South San Francisco is often similar to the treatment received at a methadone clinic. Both of the medication assisted treatment options work by reducing narcotic and opioid cravings for those who are addicted. A big difference between suboxone and methadone is that suboxone can be prescribed by doctors, while methadone treatment needs to be received at a clinic.

• What other services are available at methadone clinics in South San Francisco?

  Services such as intervention, counseling, relapse prevention, behavior therapy and other support services are commonly found in methadone clinics throughout California. A methadone clinic may be part of a larger addiction treatment center, and as such, may have all of the services found in South San Francisco drug rehabs.

• Do I need to make an appointment before receiving methadone treatment?

  Each methadone clinic in South San Francisco has its own policy about what patients they will take. However, most clinics will accept both walk-ins and those who have made a previous appointment. It is usually a good idea to call ahead of time just to confirm availability.

• Is methadone treatment in South San Francisco always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in South San Francisco are available both in residential format, also known as inpatient, as well as outpatient format. Having both options allows addicted individuals to choose whether inpatient or outpatient clinical treatment will work better for their lifestyle.

• What medication assisted treatment options are available in South San Francisco?

  There are a total of 3 medication assisted therapies that can be received in South San Francisco: methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone) and Naltrexone. All three are approved by the FDA for drug addiction treatment. Methadone is the one that is most commonly used in addiction clinics.