About Sisters Health Center Amherst
Services
Type of Care
Substance use treatment
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)
Outpatient; Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
Hospitals
General Hospital (including VA hospital)
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
Methadone used in Treatment; Buprenorphine used in Treatment; Naltrexone used in Treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
In-network prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment
Buprenorphine maintenance; Federally-certified Opioid Treatment Program; Methadone maintenance; Prescribes buprenorphine
Pharmacotherapies
Acamprosate (Campral®); Methadone; Buprenorphine with naloxone; Buprenorphine without naloxone; Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
Treatment Approaches
Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)
Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State Substance use treatment agency; State mental health department; State department of health; The Joint Commission; SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP); Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Payment Assistance Available
Payment assistance (check with facility for details); Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Adult women; Pregnant/postpartum women; Adult men; Seniors or older adults; Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive substance use assessment; Complete medical history/physical exam; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders
Testing
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; HIV testing; TB screening; Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV); Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education
Recovery Support Services
Assistance with obtaining social services
Education and Counseling Services
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling; Marital/couples counseling
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking not permitted
Age Groups Accepted
Adults; Seniors; Young adults
Gender Accepted
Female; Male
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services
Mental health services; Transportation assistance
