Methadone Clinic Jefferson, WI

Jefferson County Human Services Department

Jefferson County Human Services Department is a methadone clinic in Jefferson, WI. It is located in Jefferson County at 1541 Annex Road, 53549 zip. Jefferson County Human Services Department provides outpatient treatment, outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Jefferson County Human Services Department provides relapse prevention from naltrexone, buprenorphine maintenance and suboxone prescription. Other than methadone treatment, Jefferson County Human Services Department offers substance use education, family counseling and health education services. Jefferson County Human Services Department provides medication-assisted treatment to men and women.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Jefferson, WI:

• What is the difference between suboxone and methadone treatment in Jefferson?

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Jefferson 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 Jefferson?

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

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

  Each methadone clinic in Jefferson 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 Jefferson always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Jefferson 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 Jefferson?

  There are a total of 3 medication assisted therapies that can be received in Jefferson: 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.