Community Medical Services Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Community Medical Services Anchorage

Founded

1983

Program Length

30 days

Focus

This center primarily treats substance use disorders, helping you stabilize, create relapse-prevention plans, and connect to compassionate support.

Community Medical Services (CMS) is a healthcare organization dedicated to assisting individuals suffering from opioid use disorder (OUD). Their Anchorage, Alaska clinic is staffed with expert care providers who offer compassionate treatment to those battling opioid addiction. CMS's primary goal is to guide patients on their journey to recovery, helping them reclaim their whole selves through a holistic approach to treatment. At the Anchorage clinic, CMS provides a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. These services include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) utilizing FDA-approved medications such as suboxone, naltrexone, and methadone to reduce cravings and alleviate withdrawal symptoms. In addition to MAT, CMS offers both individual and group counseling sessions, where evidence-based practices are employed to help clients develop healthy coping strategies and address substance use issues. Furthermore, peer support specialists with lived experience in recovery are available to provide additional guidance and understanding. Community Medical Services Anchorage is open weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Community Medical Services Anchorage

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Outpatient Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Regular outpatient treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment

Methadone used in Treatment Buprenorphine used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type of Opioid Treatment

Buprenorphine maintenance Federally-certified Opioid Treatment Program Methadone maintenance Prescribes buprenorphine Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization

Pharmacotherapies

Acamprosate (Campral®) Methadone Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) Medications for Hepatitis C treatment

Treatment Approaches

Anger management Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

State Substance use treatment agency State department of health Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP) Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Medicare Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Young adults Adult women Pregnant/postpartum women Adult men Seniors or older adults Clients who have experienced trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive substance use assessment Outreach to persons in the community Complete medical history/physical exam Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders

Testing

Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening STD testing TB screening 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

Education and Counseling Services

HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Substance use disorder education Individual counseling Group counseling

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted

Young Adults Adults

Sex Accepted

Female Male

Exclusive Services

Opioid use disorder clients only

Language Services

Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping permitted in designated area

Ancillary Services

Case management service Social skills development Transportation assistance

Contact Information

Address

4335 Laurel Street, Anchorage, AK, 99508

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