Paterson Counseling Center Inc

They provide outpatient, telemedicine and detox. Whichever one you start at the usual pattern is to step down through the levels rather than stop at once, and Fair Lawn is the closest place to carry that on if you move.

They handle detox for opioids. Ask how many days theirs lasts, because that varies more between places than people expect and Paterson has 8 other centers to compare.

There are 8 more within a short drive of Paterson, so this does not have to be the only call you make.

They offer a telemedicine option. What that covers varies, and a first appointment in Paterson often still has to be in person.

They prescribe methadone and buprenorphine. Methadone in particular is dispensed under rules that differ from the others, so confirm it before traveling into Paterson.

Bring the list and bring the containers, and expect a prescriber to go through both. Medication bought over the counter counts on the list, and leaving it off causes problems later. Write the full list with doses and prescribers before you call anyone.

The usual shapes are a few days of detox, a month or so of residential care, then outpatient care for longer. Two centers quoting the same number of days can mean very different hours of treatment inside them. Call (844) 822-5800 to talk through which level of care fits what you are dealing with.

A program treats your presence there as confidential by default, including from whoever is paying. Who you authorize, and what they are authorized to hear, are two separate choices on the same form. Ask how long the record is kept and what would have to happen for anyone to see it later.