800-671-4304Sisters Health Center Amherst
About Sisters Health Center Amherst
Sisters Health Center Amherst is a SAMHSA certified Opioid Treatment Program operated by Catholic Health that provides outpatient substance use disorder treatment in Amherst, New York. The center offers medication assisted treatment, counseling, and primary care in an integrated model for individuals struggling with opioid and alcohol use disorders.
Detox for Opioid and Alcohol Use Disorders
Sisters Health Center Amherst specializes in treating opioid addiction, including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription painkiller dependence. The center provides methadone and buprenorphine maintenance programs through a professional medical office model, with services delivered by appointment like a standard doctor’s visit.
Treatment combines medication management with cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and brief intervention approaches. Sessions address both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction, helping patients manage cravings, build coping skills, and how to work through underlying issues.
Clients receive stabilization through detox using methadone, buprenorphine, and acamprosate for alcohol use disorder.
Specialized Care for Pregnant Women
The center offers specialized programming for pregnant women struggling with prescription painkiller addiction. This perinatal program provides safe comprehensive treatment that protects both maternal and fetal health during a vulnerable time.
Getting Started with Treatment
Sisters Health Center Amherst serves patients throughout Amherst and neighboring Western New York communities from its secure location in the Audubon Industrial Park, with in-person and telehealth options available. The center operates Monday through Friday from 6am to 2pm and weekends from 6am to 12pm.
The program accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, military coverage, and self-payment, with sliding scale fees and payment assistance available based on income.
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Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy. |
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations. |
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Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment. |
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
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Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications. |
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety. |
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Levels of Care
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
Detox Service Setting
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Programs
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety.
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Kimberly Hawkins holds a Masters degree in Computing and Information Sciences from East Tennessee State University. She is also a freelance writer specializing in content related to mental health, addiction recovery, and overall wellness. On Valentine’s Day of 2024, Kimberly’s only sibling passed away of an accidental drug overdose. Since then, Kimberly has become a passionate advocate for addiction recovery awareness and support.
