The Basics
For over 20 years, Ocean Medical Services has been providing outpatient Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid addicts in Toms River, New Jersey. Toms River is a coastal town in Central New Jersey known for its frequent appearances on MTV’s Jersey Shore. Currently, Ocean Medical offers treatment plans using methadone.
Ocean Medical Services is a member of the Pinnacle provider network which operates a number of outpatient and residential facilities throughout Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Virginia, Ohio, Minnesota and Michigan.
Treatment and Staff
After clients are assessed, they receive a treatment plan that includes individual therapy in addition to their dosing schedule. Most clients have individual therapy once a week in their first phase of treatment and then step down to bi-weekly, then monthly sessions. Additionally, after clients have completed 90 days of treatment, they can begin applying for take-home doses of methadone.
Clients must attend an orientation session as soon as they’re admitted to the program which addresses HIV prevention and the clinic’s policies and procedures. Most treatment plans also require clients to attend group therapy in the initial phases of treatment. Groups use CBT and other evidence-based modalities to address early recovery issues, handling triggers and relapse prevention. Gender-specific groups are also available for both men and women.
The treatment team at Ocean Medical includes LCADCs, Certified Drug Counselors (CDCs) and physicians. Counselors also help clients locate peer support meetings (such as Methadone Anonymous) if they think it would be helpful. The facility also works with two nearby mental health facilities and provides referrals for those needing dual diagnosis support.
Ocean Medical hopes that all clients will eventually not need MAT, and it works with them to create a treatment plan that culminates in tapering, if they desire. However, clients are not pressured to taper on any set timeline.
Extras
Ocean Medical provides weekly parenting skills and employment skills groups, as well.
In Summary
For two decades, Ocean Medical Services has provided the Toms River, New Jersey community with MAT for opioid addiction. With numerous processing groups as well as employment and parenting skills classes, Ocean Medical Services is committed to helping clients improve their emotional, professional and family lives as they begin their recovery.
Ocean Medical Services
2001 Route 37 East
Toms River, NJ 28753
Ocean Medical Services Cost: $335 (30 days). Reach Ocean Medical Services by phone at (732) 288-9322. Find Ocean Medical Services on Facebook
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