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Col C David Merkel MD Veterans Residential Program
Saranac Lake, NY

Col C David Merkel MD Veterans Residential Program

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Program length
30 days
Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Private residential and outpatient center providing comprehensive mental health and substance use care with trauma-informed approach and personalized treatment plans.

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Type of Care
Substance use treatment Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)
Residential/24-hour residential Long-term residential Short-term residential
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
Type of Opioid Treatment
Buprenorphine maintenance Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Relapse prevention with naltrexone Use methadone/buprenorphine for pain management or emergency dosing
Pharmacotherapies
Acamprosate (Campral®) Disulfiram Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Medications for HIV treatment Medications for Hepatitis C treatment Medication for mental disorders Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Treatment Approaches
Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)
Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State Substance use treatment agency State department of health Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs Medicaid Private health insurance Cash or self-payment
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Adult men Veterans Active duty military Members of military families Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders Clients with HIV or AIDS Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Outreach to persons in the community Complete medical history/physical exam Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders Professional interventionist/educational consultant
Testing
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug or alcohol urine screening HIV testing STD testing TB screening Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV) Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services
Self-help groups Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Recovery coach Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training
Other Services
Treatment for gambling disorder Treatment for other addiction disorder
Education and Counseling Services
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Marital/couples counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 
Medical Services
Hepatitis A (HAV) vaccination Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking not permitted
Age Groups Accepted
Young Adults Adults
Sex Accepted
Male
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services
Case management service Domestic violence services, including family or partner Early intervention for HIV Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance

Contact information

Address

444 Kiwassa Lake Road, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983

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