Discovery House of Woonsocket now operates as Woonsocket Comprehensive Treatment Center at 1625 Diamond Hill Road in Woonsocket. The outpatient clinic serves adults age 18 and older who have opioid use disorder involving heroin, fentanyl, prescription pain medication, or other opioids. The program combines methadone treatment with individual and group counseling in a structured community setting.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Woonsocket Comprehensive Treatment Center provides methadone maintenance for eligible adults. Methadone is a long-acting opioid medication that can reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings when prescribed and monitored through an opioid treatment program. By improving physical stability, medication can help patients participate more fully in counseling, work, family responsibilities, and other parts of recovery.
Before medication begins, the treatment team completes an intake assessment. Staff review opioid-use history, withdrawal symptoms, previous treatment, current medications, medical concerns, and recovery goals. A physician or other qualified provider determines whether methadone is appropriate and develops an individualized dosing plan.
Individual and Group Counseling
Medication is combined with counseling because opioid use disorder affects emotional health, relationships, decision-making, and daily functioning as well as physical dependence. Individual counseling provides a private setting where patients can discuss triggers, cravings, stress, trauma, family conflict, employment, and other concerns connected with opioid use.
Group counseling gives patients an opportunity to learn from others, practice communication, receive encouragement, and build recovery skills. Counseling may address relapse prevention, motivation, coping strategies, and the changes needed to support long-term stability. Treatment plans are personalized rather than requiring every patient to follow the same schedule or goals.
Outpatient Structure and Take-Home Dosing
The outpatient format allows patients to continue living at home while attending medication and counseling appointments. Early treatment may require frequent clinic visits. Take-home dosing is available for patients who meet federal and state requirements and demonstrate sufficient stability. Eligibility is reviewed by the treatment team and can change according to safety, progress, and program rules.
The clinic promotes same-day admission when assessment and operating hours allow. Appointment scheduling support is available around the clock through the admissions number, although medication and counseling occur during established clinic hours.
Recovery and Health Benefits
Remaining engaged in medication treatment can reduce illicit opioid use, lower overdose risk, improve treatment retention, and reduce risks related to injection drug use. Staff can also help patients identify outside medical, mental health, and social services when needs extend beyond the clinic’s scope.
Patients are encouraged to ask about counseling frequency, take-home eligibility, toxicology testing, and any clinic-specific attendance requirements during the intake process.
Insurance and Admissions
Woonsocket Comprehensive Treatment Center accepts commercial insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, and self-pay. Coverage and upfront payment requirements vary, so patients should verify benefits before intake. The official admissions number is 888-794-2748. Call to confirm current hours, required identification, insurance documents, same-day availability, and the steps needed to begin treatment.
