CODAC Cranston is a community-based outpatient treatment center for opioid use disorder and other substance use conditions. Located at 1052 Park Avenue, the clinic is part of CODAC Behavioral Healthcare’s statewide network. CODAC was founded in 1971 and has developed a treatment model that combines medication, counseling, behavioral health services, and recovery planning so patients can receive ongoing care while continuing to live at home.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
CODAC is authorized in Rhode Island to provide the three major medication options used to treat opioid use disorder: methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. The appropriate medication is determined after a medical and clinical assessment. Providers consider opioid-use history, withdrawal symptoms, previous treatment, other medications, physical health, recovery goals, and the patient’s preferences.
Methadone and buprenorphine can reduce withdrawal and cravings, allowing patients to stabilize and focus on recovery. Naltrexone blocks opioid effects and may be used after the required opioid-free period. Medication is monitored by qualified staff and is combined with counseling and other services. Clinic and medicating schedules may differ, so patients should verify current hours before arriving.
Outpatient Counseling and Behavioral Health Services
Treatment may include individual counseling, group counseling, substance use education, drug and alcohol testing, recovery planning, and regular clinical reviews. CODAC also provides general outpatient and intensive outpatient services within its system. Intensive outpatient programming offers a more structured schedule for people who need frequent treatment but do not require residential care.
Counseling focuses on the circumstances that influence continued substance use. Patients may work on triggers, cravings, stress, relationships, grief, trauma, decision-making, and the development of healthier routines. Motivational Interviewing is one of the approaches identified by CODAC and can help patients examine uncertainty, define personal goals, and strengthen commitment to change without judgment or confrontation.
Whole-Person and Trauma-Informed Care
CODAC recognizes that opioid use disorder often occurs with depression, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, chronic pain, or other health concerns. The organization offers psychiatric and mental health services, trauma-informed care, and specialized counseling groups for selected patient populations. Treatment planning may also include coordination with primary care, hospitals, social service organizations, or other providers involved in the patient’s care.
Family members or other supportive people may be included when the patient agrees and when participation is clinically appropriate. Education can help loved ones understand opioid use disorder, medication treatment, overdose risk, and the difference between supporting recovery and attempting to control another person’s treatment.
Recovery Planning and Continued Care
Recovery planning extends beyond medication attendance. Patients may need support with housing, employment, legal obligations, transportation, medical care, or rebuilding relationships. Clinical staff can help identify services and recovery resources that support long-term stability. Treatment is reviewed over time, and medication or counseling plans may change as the patient’s needs and progress change.
Insurance and Getting Started
CODAC accepts Medicaid and reports participation with many commercial insurance plans, including UnitedHealthcare, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island, Tufts, and Blue Cross. Coverage and prior-authorization requirements can vary. Contact CODAC Cranston directly to confirm accepted insurance, current intake procedures, clinic hours, medication availability, and the documents needed to begin treatment.
