Amita Mercy Medical Center

Amita Mercy Medical Center - Aurora, IL

Amita Mercy Medical Center is a detox and addiction treatment facility located at 1325 North Highland Avenue in the 60506 zip code of Aurora, IL. As a detox center, it offers alcohol detox, cocaine detox and meth detox. The treatment program at Amita Mercy Medical Center includes outpatient detoxification, intensive outpatient treatment and outpatient day treatment. It accepts men and women into their treatment and detox program.

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Address: 1325 North Highland Avenue, Aurora, IL 60506

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  5. External Opioid Medications Source
  6. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  7. External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  8. Type Of Treatment
  9. Pharmacotherapies
  10. Treatment Approaches
  11. FacilityOwnership
  12. License/Certification/Accreditation
  13. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  14. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  15. Screening & Testing
  16. Transitional Services
  17. Ancillary Services
  18. Detoxification
  19. Counseling Services and Education
  20. Tobacco/Screening Services
  21. Facility Smoking Policy
  22. Age Groups Accepted
  23. Gender Accepted

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Types of Care at Amita Mercy Medical Center

  • Detoxification
  • Substance use treatment
  • Treatment for co-occurring serious mental health illness/serious emotional disturbance and substance use disorders

Service Settings at Amita Mercy Medical Center

  • general outpatient treatment
  • outpatient detoxification
  • outpatient day treatment
  • intensive outpatient treatment
  • outpatient methadone/suboxone treatment
  • regular outpatient treatment

Hospitals at Amita Mercy Medical Center

  • Psychiatric hospital

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Amita Mercy Medical Center

  • Buprenorphine used during treatment
  • Naltrexone used during treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Amita Mercy Medical Center

  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Amita Mercy Medical Center

  • Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Amita Mercy Medical Center

  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type Of Treatment at Amita Mercy Medical Center

  • buprenorphine detox
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Amita Mercy Medical Center

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Amita Mercy Medical Center

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
  • motivational interviewing
  • prevention of relapses
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12 step program

FacilityOwnership at Amita Mercy Medical Center

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Amita Mercy Medical Center

  • Hospital licensing authority
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Amita Mercy Medical Center

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Amita Mercy Medical Center

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing at Amita Mercy Medical Center

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for Hepatitis B
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • STD testing
  • TB screening

Transitional Services at Amita Mercy Medical Center

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education

Ancillary Services at Amita Mercy Medical Center

  • case management
  • mental health services
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • mentoring/peer support

Detoxification at Amita Mercy Medical Center

  • alcohol detox
  • benzodiazepines detox
  • cocaine detox
  • meth detox
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Amita Mercy Medical Center

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services
  • vocational training and educational support

Tobacco/Screening Services at Amita Mercy Medical Center

  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Amita Mercy Medical Center

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Amita Mercy Medical Center

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Amita Mercy Medical Center

  • women
  • men

Phone #: 630-859-2222 x2061

Are you or your loved one looking for detox or treatment?
Call (855) 615-2269 to get help 24/7.

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What is the duration of a typical detox program at Amita Mercy Medical Center?

The duration of drug and alcohol detox at a treatment center like Amita Mercy Medical Center can vary widely depending on several factors, including the type and amount of substances used, the individual's overall health, metabolism, and whether they have undergone detox before. Common durations for drug and alcohol detox typically fall within the following general guidelines:

  1. Short-term detox (3-7 days): This is common for substances with shorter half-lives and less severe withdrawal symptoms. For example, detox from short-acting opioids like heroin or prescription painkillers may last around 3 to 7 days.

  2. Moderate-term detox (7-14 days): Some substances, such as benzodiazepines or alcohol, can have longer withdrawal timelines and more severe symptoms. Detox for these substances may take 7 to 14 days or longer in some cases.

  3. Long-term detox (14+ days): Detox from certain substances, such as heavy or long-term alcohol or benzodiazepine use, can extend beyond two weeks. In some cases, it may take several weeks or even months for an individual to stabilize and complete detox safely.

Detox is just the initial step in the recovery process. After detox, individuals often need additional treatment and support, such as therapy, counseling, and rehabilitation programs, to address the underlying issues and prevent relapse.

It's crucial for individuals seeking detox to do so under medical supervision or in a professional treatment facility such as Amita Mercy Medical Center, as withdrawal symptoms can be severe and potentially life-threatening. Medical professionals can provide medications and support to manage withdrawal symptoms and ensure the safety and comfort of the individual undergoing detox. The duration of detox can be adjusted based on the individual's progress and response to treatment. Always consult with a healthcare provider or addiction specialist to determine the most appropriate detox plan for your specific situation.

What is the next step of addiction treatment after detox?

After successful detox at Amita Mercy Medical Center or another detox center, individuals typically enter the next phases of addiction treatment and recovery. Detox alone is not sufficient for long-term sobriety, as it primarily addresses the physical withdrawal symptoms associated with substance dependence. The subsequent steps in the recovery process may include the following:

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