MAT Program (Methadone Clinic)

We are pleased to offer specialized programming for pregnant and postpartum patients with opioid use disorders.  Generous grant funding from the UHS Foundation allows us to run a contingency management program to improve patient outcomes.  Pregnant patients meet with one of our addiction medicine providers throughout their pregnancy and in the postpartum period.  Regular multidisciplinary team meetings between clinicians in the UHS OB/GYN, addiction medicine, neonatology, and pediatrics departments allow us to work together to enhance care quality and health outcomes for patients in the program.

We are proud to offer both screening and treatment for hepatitis C and vaccination against hepatitis A and B in our clinic. Appointments are available during dosing times and all clinic patients are eligible for treatment. Our goal is to protect our patients against hepatitis A and B infections and eliminate hepatitis C from our clinic.

Upon admission, all patients are offered opioid overdose prevention, recognition, and response education, and naloxone.

We are pleased to offer groups both in our methadone clinic and in our outpatient program. Our trained clinicians use a variety of counseling tools including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectal behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and person-centered and strengths-based approaches to help patients achieve their unique health-related goals. Group topics include understanding the connection between thoughts, feelings, and substance use; managing negative emotions; improving self-esteem; stress reduction techniques; codependency; building healthy relationships; parenting in recovery; the relapse process; how to handle triggers, cravings, and cues; creating sober support networks; and myths, misinformation, and realities about medication for addiction treatment. 

Q: I want methadone for my problem with opioids, can you help me?

A: If you are seeking admission to our Medication for Addiction Treatment Program (methadone clinic), please call (607) 762-2800 Monday through Friday between 6:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Q: What are the dosing hours?

A: Dosing times during the week are 6:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. On the weekends, workers are able to dose from 6:45 a.m.-7 a.m. All others may dose any time between 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Q: I’m worried about paying for treatment. Is there someone that can help me with that?

A: We accept most forms of insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid. In addition, UHS has a financial advocate who can help you sign up for health insurance. An appointment can be made by calling  (607) 762-2550.

Q: Do you offer transportation?

A: No. If you are on Medicaid, you may be eligible for transportation assistance. Please contact your local Medicaid office for more information.