About this facility
Community Medical Services (CMS) is a healthcare organization dedicated to assisting individuals suffering from opioid use disorder (OUD). Their Anchorage, Alaska clinic is staffed with expert care providers who offer compassionate treatment to those battling opioid addiction. CMS's primary goal is to guide patients on their journey to recovery, helping them reclaim their whole selves through a holistic approach to treatment.
At the Anchorage clinic, CMS provides a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. These services include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) utilizing FDA-approved medications such as suboxone, naltrexone, and methadone to reduce cravings and alleviate withdrawal symptoms. In addition to MAT, CMS offers both individual and group counseling sessions, where evidence-based practices are employed to help clients develop healthy coping strategies and address substance use issues. Furthermore, peer support specialists with lived experience in recovery are available to provide additional guidance and understanding.
Community Medical Services Anchorage is open weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Services
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, Substance use treatment
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Outpatient; Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment; Regular outpatient treatment
Opioid Medications used in Treatment, OM, Methadone used in Treatment; Buprenorphine used in Treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, AUT, Does not treat alcohol use disorder
Type of Opioid Treatment, OT, Buprenorphine maintenance; Federally-certified Opioid Treatment Program; Methadone maintenance; Prescribes buprenorphine; Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Pharmacotherapies, PHR, Acamprosate (Campral®); Methadone; Buprenorphine with naloxone; Buprenorphine without naloxone; Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable); Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
Treatment Approaches, TAP, Anger management; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Contingency management/motivational incentives; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private for-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation, LCA, State Substance use treatment agency; State department of health; Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF); SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP); Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, Young adults; Adult women; Pregnant/postpartum women; Adult men; Seniors or older adults; Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment, ASPT, Comprehensive substance use assessment; Outreach to persons in the community; Complete medical history/physical exam; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders
Testing, SCR, Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; STD testing; TB screening; Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Transitional Services, TRSRV, Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services, RSS, Self-help groups; Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services
Education and Counseling Services, ECS, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Substance use disorder education; Individual counseling; Group counseling
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Young Adults; Adults
Sex Accepted, SN, Female; Male
Exclusive Services, EXCL, Opioid use disorder clients only
Language Services, SL, Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services, AS, Case management service; Social skills development; Transportation assistance
