About PORT HEALTH | Ahoskie Facility Based Crisis Program – Ahoskie
Port Health Services in Ahoskie, North Carolina, treats substance use issues and mental health problems for youth and adults. They provide medication-assisted therapy (MAT), combined with counseling and therapeutic services to offer a comprehensive, personalized approach. They are a nonprofit facility and CARF accredited.
For those with opioid addiction, MAT helps to replace illegal drugs with specific medications to lessen cravings and withdrawal symptoms while helping you become more stable. Two of the typical medicines used are Methadone and Buprenorphine. These will be given under medical supervision to ensure safety.
During treatment, you can expect to attend group therapy and individual therapy. Family counseling, psychotherapy, and psycho-educational services may also be included to give individuals an evidence-based approach for the best outcome. Various therapy methods are offered, like motivational enhancement therapy (MET) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
The goal is to support your integration into the community and give you the educational resources and tools to remain sober and healthy. They believe that mental health disorders and drug addictions are treatable and strive to provide those who need help the opportunities to succeed in recovery. Your needs are unique, and Port Health Services believes in treating the whole person, not just the problem.
