Address: 177 Shatuck Way - Portsmouth, NH 3801
Phone Number: 603-436-0448
Website: http://www.hcrcenters.com/health-care-resource-centers-newington/

Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview

Merrimack River Medical Services is a halfway house / transitional living facility located in Portsmouth, NH (Rockingham County).

They serve methadone clients only. Merrimack River Medical Services accepts young adults and adults (ages 18 and up) and treats both men and women.

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications

Merrimack River Medical Services Healthcare Resource Centers has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.

  • State Substance Abuse Agency
  • State Department of Health
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Addiction Treatment Setting

Merrimack River Medical Services provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):

  • Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Outpatient Methadone and/or buprenorphine treatment
  • Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment

Type of Opioid Treatment

Merrimack River Medical Services offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:

  • SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program
  • Methadone maintenance
  • Methadone maintenance for predetermined time

Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab

Merrimack River Medical Services uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:

  • Methadone

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches

Merrimack River Medical Services uses the following addiction treatment approaches:

  • Anger Management
  • Brief Intervention
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Substance use counseling approach
  • Trauma-related counseling

Rehab Counseling and Education

Merrimack River Medical Services offers the following counseling and education programs:

  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Family Counseling
  • Marital/Couples Counseling
  • Substance Abuse Education
  • Hepatitis Education, counseling, or support
  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitus

Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs

Merrimack River Medical Services offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:

  • Drug Alcohol Rehab For Women
  • Drug Alcohol Rehab Specifically For Men
  • Substance Abuse Treatment For Pregnant / Post Partum Women
  • Addiction Treatment For Seniors
  • LGBT Drug Rehab
  • Veterans Addiction Treatment Program
  • Active Duty Military Program
  • Military Families Program
  • Addiction Treatment For Client's Referred From The Court System
  • Dual Diagnosis / Co Occuring Disorders Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Addiction Treatment Programs For Persons With HIV/Aids
  • Treatment For Those Who Have Experienced Sexual Abuse
  • Addiction Treatment For Those Who Have Suffered Domestic Violence
  • Substance Abuse Treatment Specializing In Trauma Patients

Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services

Merrimack River Medical Services offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:

  • Case Management Services
  • Domestic Violence Services
  • Early Intervention For HIV
  • Self Help Groupss
  • Social Skills Development

Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services

Merrimack River Medical Services offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Aftercare / Continuing Care
  • Discharge Planning

Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance

Merrimack River Medical Services offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
  • Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Cash or Self Payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services

Merrimack River Medical Services utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services

Merrimack River Medical Services screens and tests for the following substances and/or health conditions:

  • Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for Hepatitus B
  • Screening for Mental Health Disorders
  • Screening for Substance Use
  • STD Testing
  • TB Screening

Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services

Merrimack River Medical Services has the following smoking policies/assistance:

  • Smoking not permitted
  • Screening for tobacco use