About Mary Immaculate Hospital – Methadone Treatment – Closed
Mary Immaculate Hospital’s Methadone Treatment program was designed for adults seeking assistance with opioid addiction in Jamaica Queens in New York City. Along with stabilization and long-term assistance, the ultimate goal was to help people safely detox off of harsh substances like heroin or prescription painkillers.
This facility served the Jamaica neighborhood but also accepted clients from across the borough. They operated for over 100 years. However, they closed in 2009 due to a lack of funds.
Jamaica is a well-known neighborhood within Queens which is one of the most culturally diverse boroughs within New York City. Along with being near JFK airport, there are plenty of major and excursion opportunities in the borough. From Arthur Ashe Stadium and Citifield in nearby Flushing to Astoria, which is known for its restaurants, Queens is a unique destination.
Mary Immaculate Hospital was near Jamaica Station, which is a major transportation hub with both subway and Long Island Railroad (LIRR) stops to connect you to the other four boroughs and Long Island, and the AirTrain to take you to JFK Airport.
A First Step
For many people, the first step in their sobriety journey is to shift from harsher substances to a medication assisted treatment (MAT) program. The methadone program at Mary Immaculate Hospital was designed to do exactly that. During the intake process, patients were assessed to determine the severity of their current addiction and to properly calibrate the correct dosage to shift them off of opioids.
Transitioning into Counseling
Along with providing MAT support, this facility prioritized helping enroll patients into counseling services. The goal was to eventually fully wean patients off of methadone, but to ensure that they received the care they needed to build the necessary skills to avoid relapse.
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