Starcare Specialty Health System – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 1950 Aspen Avenue in Lubbock, Texas. It is a nonprofit provider. The Medications for Opioid Use Disorder program is operated by Starcare Specialty Health System.
Patients can access standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a federally certified opioid treatment program, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
For payment, the facility accepts government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, and SAMHSA funding/block grants. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for pregnant/postpartum women, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, and clients who have experienced trauma. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
Starcare Specialty Health System – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state department of health, and SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP).
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.