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Medication-Assisted Treatment Options for Trenton, NJ
It’s no secret that Trenton, New Jersey is greatly impacted by the opioid crisis. Trenton Healthcare Clinic, a Recovery Centers of America company, is taking action to curb the impact of opioids on the Trenton community by offering a full range of proven Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services that include a methadone clinic, doctor supervised suboxone treatment, monitored maintenance, gradual detoxification, physical examinations, STD screenings, psychological assessments, substance abuse counseling, and job readiness program.
Methadone Clinic
Trenton Healthcare Clinic believes in the proven efficacy of methadone as an indispensable treatment option for opiate addiction. Methadone can be used to treat all levels of opiate dependence but is particularly effective for moderate to heavy addiction. Methadone, in combination with counseling, is associated with better treatment outcomes. When used to treat opioid addiction, Methadone is only available at licensed Methadone clinics such as Trenton Healthcare Clinic’s location in Trenton, New Jersey. When taken daily, it can greatly reduce cravings, decrease or eliminate withdrawal symptoms, promote abstinence, and help patients remain productive in day to day activities.
Need a Suboxone Doctor?
Trenton Healthcare Clinic’s other MAT option is administration of doctor prescribed Suboxone, a partial agonist opioid that’s formulated specifically for the treatment of opiate dependence. Like Methadone, it binds to the brain’s opioid receptors, however, it does not fully stimulate the receptors. Although both medications are proven to be effective for treating opioid dependence, we believe that giving patients a choice, along with the expert guidance of an experienced doctor, can lead to much better recovery outcomes.
Substance Abuse Counseling in Trenton, NJ
Our qualified substance use counselors work with patients to address psychological issues that can contribute to an addiction. Thanks to the various types of counseling provided, such as individual counseling, group counseling, and intensive outpatient counseling, our patients learn skills critical for long-term, sustainable recovery. This allows patients to gain insight into their thoughts and behaviors, and develop tools to help prevent relapse.
Medication Hours
Monday through Friday
5:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Saturday
6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Sunday
Closed
Counseling Hours
Monday through Friday
5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday
6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Sunday
Closed
Payment Options
New Jersey Medicaid
Self-Pay
SAME DAY ADMISSIONS
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MEDICATION
As a former Counselor, I was given an opportunity to serve our community of consumers in opioid addiction. Most of our progress was earned through insightful, helpful and compassionate collaboration between clients and staff. In this environment I was afforded the platform to both receive and offer the best therapeutic interventions to our clients.The Executive Director and Clinical Director are extremely proficient and work in tandem which keeps the agency vibrant and promotes Trenton Healthcare LLC to be a far better alternative to New Horizons. It's best that potential clients take a vested interest in their recovery wherever they choose to receive help. This is key to victory in recovery.To all prospective clients, please keep in mind that addiction is a "family disease" meaning one shouldn't go it alone. When entering into a MAT (Medications Assisted Treatment) clinic, have a family member or a trusted sober friend available for consultation / advice. Potential clients are vulnerable as they are suffering the devastating effects of SUD (Substance Use Disorder aka Addiction).Clinics are a services provider and follow a business model. Most agencies are "trending" towards IOP (Intensive Outpatient) Level of Care (10 hours per week).What if I have a job, family or other obligations that won't allow me that sort of time to devote to my recovery? Be sure to be honest with yourself. Maybe IOP would be a good starting point (duration: approximately 90 days). Or a lesser level of care (OP) would suffice allowing a client to recover, hold down a job and still have significant time with family. You know you're in the right clinic when staff are "client centric." It was my experience working at Trenton Healthcare LLC to be surrounded by counselors doing their best to ensure clients were advocated for by counselors' determined efforts to qualify clients for NJSAMS (New Jersey Substance Abuse Monitoring System) Medicaid benefits allowing clients to receive insurance (when applicable) to cover their pharmacotherapy. Much to the Clinical Director's credit, she over sees this process while training staff to ever improve the induction process. The benefit of this reduces the time clients first enter the door, speaks with a counselor, are examined by the doctors and receive medications to alleviate or reduce opioid withdrawal sickness.Your greatest resource in clinics are the doctors. After that be sure to put your counselor to work. Your success is up to you. Own your recovery, be vested and get your life back! Remember, "There's no one too stupid to recover, only too smart." "Having an attitude of gratitude determines your altitude!" Thank you.Be well,Arthur D Jones, MA
Arthur Jones
13:38 03 Feb 19
A really good facility with staff that actually helps and cares. Great understanding doctor as well. FYI this is my sons account lol
Sean Kozlowski
04:14 10 Oct 18
This place has helped me tremendously. I have been receiving treatment here for about six months. The staff is always polite to me. They have been very reasonable with their expectations and it's given me the space I have needed to gain stability.The first month it was a little frustrating because I continually had holds on my medication and my counselor would arrive 45 minutes after me. After settling in and getting a set appointment time to see him once a week it's been smooth sailing. The doctor is usually available to see the day I inquire or the very next.They are new so they are still ironing out the creases... But they are quick to make things right if I hold up my end.
Tay LeClaire
12:51 29 Oct 18
A new facility so it's really nice! Friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend this place.
Mol B
23:08 08 Dec 17
As a former Counselor, I was given an opportunity to serve our community of consumers in opioid addiction. Most of our progress was earned through insightful, helpful and compassionate collaboration between clients and staff. In this environment I was afforded the platform to both receive and offer the best therapeutic interventions to our clients.The Executive Director and staff are committed to excellence in terms of service and make it clear addiction / recovery is the mission and possible.Own your recovery, be vested and get your life back! Remember, "There's no one too stupid to recover, only too smart." "Having an attitude of gratitude determines your altitude!" Thank you.Be well,Arthur D Jones, MA
Arthur Jones
22:07 28 Feb 19
Would recommend this program to people who are ready to pick up the pieces and start over. This program gave me life!
Nicole Davis
13:29 16 Mar 19
Place has helped me get my life back on track
Victoria Lacava
10:18 17 Mar 19
Would recommend this program to people who are ready to pick up the pieces and start over. This program gave me life!
Nicole Davis
13:29 16 Mar 19
New Jersey is losing too many lives to the opioid epidemic
“The opioid epidemic continues to devastate families and communities across our state, as we combat this crisis, it is critical that we use data-driven, evidence-based strategies to support individuals suffering from addiction and help them get on the path to recovery,” Gov. Phil Murphy stated in January 2019 following another increase in overdose deaths the previous year. New Jersey newspaper headlines are consistently consumed by the latest drug bust. In August 2019, nearly 30 people were arrested in possession of huge amounts of heroin and fentanyl, enough to kill tens of thousands of people. Sadly, it was too late for some, as the bust was linked to 57 overdoses, 26 of them fatal. That’s why Recovery Centers of America opened Trenton Healthcare Clinic in the heart of Trenton. We want to help those struggling with SUD by providing MAT using Methadone and Suboxone. MAT can mean the difference between someone beating their addiction instead of succumbing to it.
Same Day Admissions and Medication. Walk-Ins are Welcome.
The Team Behind Trenton Healthcare Clinic
To combat the ongoing opioid epidemic affecting Trenton, Recovery Centers Of America brought together some of New Jersey’s top professionals in the fields of opiate addiction and Medication-Assisted Treatment. The team combines many decades of experience with compassion and understanding.
Melissa Bishop, Corporate MAT Division Director
Melissa Bishop brings nearly 20 years of experience and expertise to Recovery Centers of America. She completed her Master of Business Administration at Wilmington University and went on to participate in many committee memberships, such as Health & Safety, Policy Management & Forms Development, Clinical Care/Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Patient Retention, Emergency Preparedness, and more.
Melissa has been a part of many different facets while at RCA, including developing the strategic plan that led to the development and expansion of RCA’s MAT programs. While overseeing all aspects of all MAT facilities, her key operational and general management qualifications include marketing planning and development, site selection, design construction, and renovations, quality assurance and customer service/retention, crisis management and organizational restructuring, budgeting, cost control and profit optimization, and strategic, operational, and financial business planning.
Michael S. DeShields, MD, Medical Director
Dr. DeShields is a graduate of the Temple University School of Medicine. An Internist, Dr. DeShields has specialized in addiction medicine for more than 36 years. Dr. Deshields has a practice in Blackwood, NJ, and is a member of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and the American Board of Addiction Medicine.
He has served as the Medical Director for Delaware Valley Medical, Camden County Health Services, Camden County Department of Health & Human Services, Kennedy Health Systems Methadone Clinic, Turning Point Drug and Alcohol Treatment, as well as Recovery Services of NJ.
The current Medical Director and Executive Director of RecoveryCare Medical Associates and an adjunct faculty member of UMDNJ-SOM, Dr. DeShields lectures both nationally and locally on the topics of alcohol and opioid dependence.
Lesley Bettis, Executive Director
Lesley has thirty years’ experience in the human services and health care industry. She earned a master’s degree in Human Services from Lincoln University in 2008.
Lesley is skilled in both nonprofit and for-profit organizations and has spent the past twenty years as a dedicated change agent in substance use disorder. She comes to RCA with ten years of executive management experience specializing in medication assisted treatment.
Lesley has past experiences working with high risk youth, child welfare, pregnant and parenting teens and victims of domestic violence.
Lesley is passionate about the patients she serves, and it is her mission to utilize her skills, trainings and abilities to help others through their journey in recovery while living their full potential.
Rebekah Nielson, Director of, Substance Abuse Counseling Services
Rebekah Nielson earned her BA in Sociology from Rutgers University and went on to receive her Master of Science in Addiction Counseling from Grand Canyon University.
Rebekah started her career in addiction treatment as a counselor intern in 2003 and quickly moved to Substance Abuse Counselor, then Senior Counselor. After gaining experience as a Grant Program Supervisor and Director of Substance Abuse Services, Rebekah joined Trenton Healthcare as the Director of Substance Abuse Counseling Services. She utilizes her clinical training and experience to oversee the provision of all services to patients.
As Rebekah’s assesses and develops the substance abuse counseling services, she stays close to the patients at Trenton Healthcare.
Monica Driscoll, Director of MAT Development
Paget Berger, Counselor
Paget Burger joins Recovery Centers of America with over ten years of experience, including in Family and Children’s Services, behavioral health, and wellness and recovery. She received a BA from Harvard university as well as an MA for counseling services from Rider university.
Paget has been around the substance abuse treatment industry for many years - she has served as an addiction’s Unit Manager and also as a Clinical Director. She has developed and managed services for outpatient levels of care, provided direct care via group and individual therapy for co-occurring clients, and has a specialized emphasize on trauma therapy and services for justice-involved clients.
Paget has a deep understanding of both the disease of addiction and her individual patients. She takes deep pride in watching her patients grow on their path to recovery.
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Additional New Jersey Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Location
Recovery Centers of America operates a second Medication Assisted Treatment facility in Somerdale, New Jersey (about 10 miles south of Camden) called Bravo Medical. It offers a set of services very similar to Trenton Healthcare Clinic but may be easier to reach for some New Jersey residents in need. Learn more about RCA’s other New Jersey Suboxone and Methadone clinic location by clicking below.
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