Spectrum Health – OCCBHC

Located at 1298 Main Street in Buffalo, New York, Spectrum Health – OCCBHC is a nonprofit addiction treatment provider. The OCCBHC program is operated by Spectrum Health.

Patients can access standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.

Spectrum Health – OCCBHC accepts government funding for substance use treatment, IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders and clients who have experienced trauma. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.

The facility reports licensing or certification from the state substance use treatment agency and state mental health department.

Support services include discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, housing services, and assistance with obtaining social services.