Methadone Treatment Centers in Worcester County, MA
Here is a list of methadone clinics and medication-assisted addiction treatment centers in Worcester County, MA. A methadone rehab or clinic in Worcester County may provide methadone-based treatment services to young and older adults, teenagers, men and women who have a drug addiction or dependency problem. Methadone treatment centers in Worcester County may be free, low-cost or luxury.
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Community Health Connections Inc is a methadone clinic in Worcester County, MA in the 01440 zip area.
Address: 175 Connors Street, Gardner, MA 01440 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade)
- Accepts Military insurance
- Co-occurring substance abuse and pain treatment and co-occurring mental health / addiction treatment
- Brief intervention services, trauma counseling and anger management
- Suboxone prescription, relapse prevention from naltrexone and methadone for pain management
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient rehab
- Buprenorphine treatment
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
- Administers medication for alcohol use disorder
- Sliding fee scale
Recovery Centers Of America Westminster Acute Treatment Services is a methadone treatment center in Worcester County, MA in the 01473 zip area.
Address: 9 Village Inn Road, Westminster, MA 01473 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Residential detoxification, long-term residential treatment and inpatient hospital rehab
- Accepts Military insurance
- Transitional-age young adults, adult men and co-occurring substance abuse and pain treatment
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
- Methadone maintenance, relapse prevention from naltrexone and administers naltrexone
- Administers medication for alcohol use disorder
- Methadone used in treatment
- Naltrexone (oral)
- Cognitive behavioral therapy, matrix model and DBT
Fitchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center is a methadone clinic in Worcester County, Massachusetts in the 01420 zip area.
Address: 155 Airport Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Buprenorphine maintenance, suboxone prescription and methadone maintenance
- Does not provide alcohol rehab
- Methadone clinical treatment
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, outpatient detoxification and regular outpatient treatment
- Methadone and buprenorphine clients only
- Accepts private health insurance
- Matrix model, motivational interviewing and counseling for trauma victims
- Aftercare/continuing care
- Domestic violence victims, pregnant and postpartum women and adult men
- Sliding fee scale
- Naltrexone (oral)
Community Health Connections Inc is a methadone clinic in Worcester County, Massachusetts in the 01420 zip area.
Address: 326 Nichols Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
- Outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
- Counseling for substance abuse, brief intervention and DBT
- Buprenorphine clinical treatment
- Administers naltrexone, buprenorphine for pain management and relapse prevention from naltrexone
- Payment assistance
- Accepts private health insurance
- Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade)
- Co-occurring mental health / addiction treatment and co-occurring substance abuse and pain treatment
- Administers medication for alcohol use disorder
Recovery Centers Of America Westminster Outpatient is a methadone clinic in Worcester County, Massachusetts in the 01473 zip area.
Address: 9 Village Inn Road, Westminster, MA 01473 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
- Naloxone and overdose education
- Adult men, sexual abuse victims and adult women
- Naltrexone treatment
- Methadone for pain management, naltrexone administration and suboxone prescription
- Medications for HIV treatment
- Regular outpatient treatment, partial hospitalization and outpatient services
- Cognitive behavioral therapy, matrix model and rational emotive behavioral therapy
- Accepts Medicare
Cleanslate Centers is a methadone treatment center in Worcester County, Massachusetts in the 01420 zip area.
Address: 275 Nichols Road, 2nd Floor, Fitchburg, MA 01420 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Aftercare/continuing care
- Outpatient rehabilitation, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
- Anger management, trauma counseling and substance use counseling approach
- Acamprosate (Campral)
- Prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
- Buprenorphine treatment
- Prescribes suboxone, buprenorphine maintenance and administers naltrexone
- Accepts cash or self-payment
Spectrum Health Systems Inc Outpatient Services is a methadone clinic in Worcester County, Massachusetts in the 01605 zip area.
Address: 585 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01605 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Relapse prevention from naltrexone, methadone detox and methadone maintenance
- Motivational incentives, substance use counseling approach and motivational interviewing
- Naltrexone clinical treatment
- Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
- Co-occurring mental health / addiction treatment, people with trauma and rehab for older adults
- Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
- Accepts private health insurance
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient rehabilitation
- Prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
Spectrum Health Systems Inc is a methadone treatment center in Worcester County, MA in the 01453 zip area.
Address: 40 Spruce Street, Leominster, MA 01453 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Accepts cash or self-payment
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
- Sliding fee scale
- Relapse prevention from naltrexone, methadone maintenance and administers naltrexone
- Counseling for substance abuse, CBT and relapse prevention treatment
- Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, outpatient rehab and regular outpatient treatment
- Prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
- Rehab for pregnant women, people with trauma and dual diagnosis treatment
- Methadone treatment
- Naltrexone (oral)
Right Choice Health Group is a methadone clinic in Worcester County, MA in the 01420 zip area.
Address: 76 Summer Street, Suite 45, Fitchburg, MA 01420 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Adult women, people with trauma and pregnant and postpartum women
- Accepts private health insurance
- Relapse prevention
- Aftercare/continuing care
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment
- Prescribes suboxone, relapse prevention from naltrexone and buprenorphine maintenance
- Buprenorphine clinical treatment
- Disulfiram (Antabuse)
- Prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
Spectrum Health Systems Inc Acute Treatment Services is a methadone treatment center in Worcester County, MA in the 01581 zip area.
Address: 154 Oak Street, Westborough, MA 01581 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Treatment of alcohol use disorder without medications
- Buprenorphine treatment
- Hospital inpatient detoxification and inpatient hospital rehab
- Accepts State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Sliding fee scale
- Substance use counseling approach, motivational interviewing and 12-step rehab
- Clonidine
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
Harrington Memorial Hospital Recovery Services is a methadone clinic in Worcester County, MA in the 01550 zip area.
Address: 176 Main Street, Southbridge, MA 01550 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Accepts private health insurance
- Motivational incentives, relapse prevention treatment and counseling for trauma victims
- Naltrexone used in Treatment
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment
- Suboxone prescription, naltrexone administration and relapse prevention from naltrexone
- Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
- Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
- Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
- Aftercare/continuing care
Spectrum Health Systems is a methadone clinic in Worcester County, Massachusetts in the 01609 zip area.
Address: 475 Pleasant Street, Suite C, Worcester, MA 01609 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Discharge Planning
- All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program
- Adult women, sexual abuse victims and rehab for teenagers
- Accepts private health insurance
- Prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
- Regular outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
- Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade)
- Buprenorphine treatment
- Suboxone prescription, buprenorphine maintenance and relapse prevention from naltrexone
- Counseling for trauma victims, cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational incentives
Cleanslate Centers is a methadone clinic in Worcester County, Massachusetts in the 01331 zip area.
Address: 201 South Main Street, Athol, MA 01331 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Accepts State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Buprenorphine maintenance, relapse prevention from naltrexone and naltrexone administration
- Discharge Planning
- Outpatient services and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
- Prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
- Relapse prevention, motivational interviewing and motivational incentives
- Naltrexone (oral)
- Naltrexone treatment
Spectrum Health Systems Inc Millbury Outpatient Treatment Center is a methadone treatment center in Worcester County, Massachusetts in the 01527 zip area.
Address: 50 Howe Avenue, Millbury, MA 01527 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Adult men, people with trauma and rehab for pregnant women
- Sliding fee scale
- Methadone
- Outpatient services, outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment and regular outpatient treatment
- Methadone maintenance
- Methadone used in treatment
- Does not treat alcohol use disorder
- Discharge Planning
- Accepts cash or self-payment
- 12 step rehabilitation, relapse prevention and substance use counseling approach
Harrington Hospital Outpatient Satellite Location is a methadone clinic in Worcester County, MA in the 01515 zip area.
Address: 367 East Main Street, East Brookfield, MA 01515 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Administers medication for alcohol use disorder
- Discharge Planning
- Naltrexone clinical treatment
- Medications for psychiatric disorders
- Suboxone prescription, naltrexone administration and buprenorphine maintenance
- Motivational interviewing, anger management and CBT
- Outpatient services, intensive outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
- Accepts private health insurance
- Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
Harrington Co Occurring Disorders Unit is a methadone treatment center in Worcester County, MA in the 01570 zip area.
Address: 340 Thompson Road, Webster, MA 01570 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
- Discharge Planning
- Suboxone prescription, relapse prevention from naltrexone and buprenorphine detoxification
- Prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
- Inpatient hospital rehab, intensive outpatient treatment program and hospital inpatient detox
- Buprenorphine clinical treatment
- Sliding fee scale
- Motivational incentives, motivational interviewing and relapse prevention
- Accepts Medicare
Spectrum Health Systems Inc Milford Outpatient Treatment Center is a methadone clinic in Worcester County, Massachusetts in the 01757 zip area.
Address: 200 East Main Street, Milford, MA 01757 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- 12-step rehab, counseling for substance abuse and motivational interviewing
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
- Buprenorphine maintenance, methadone maintenance and naltrexone administration
- Outpatient services, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
- Prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
- Sliding fee scale
- Rehab for pregnant women, adult women and adult men
- Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
- Naltrexone used in Treatment
- Methadone
- Accepts Medicare
Spectrum Health Systems Inc Charles J Faris Recovery Center is a methadone clinic in Worcester County, Massachusetts in the 01581 zip area.
Address: 155A Oak Street, Westborough, MA 01581 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Domestic violence victims, pregnant and postpartum women and LGBT clients
- Payment assistance
- Buprenorphine clinical treatment
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
- Relapse prevention from naltrexone, prescribes suboxone and buprenorphine maintenance
- Buprenorphine without naloxone
- Long-term rehab and residential long term rehab
- Prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
- Accepts Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
- Relapse prevention treatment, CBT and motivational interviewing
Adcare Hospital Worcester is a methadone clinic in Worcester County, MA in the 01605 zip area.
Address: 107 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01605 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Hospital inpatient detoxification, outpatient detox and hospital inpatient treatment
- Administers medication for alcohol use disorder
- Methadone clinical treatment
- Clonidine
- Naloxone and overdose education
- Methadone detoxification and buprenorphine detox
- Accepts Military insurance
- Counseling for trauma victims, cognitive behavioral therapy and brief intervention services
- Co-occurring mental health / addiction treatment, adult men and rehab for older adults
Spectrum Health Systems Inc is a methadone treatment center in Worcester County, MA in the 01550 zip area.
Address: 176 Main Street, Southbridge, MA 01550 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Payment assistance
- Domestic violence victims, active duty military and military families
- Methadone clients only
- Accepts Medicare
- Relapse prevention from naltrexone, buprenorphine maintenance and suboxone prescription
- Regular outpatient treatment, outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment and outpatient rehab
- Administers medication for alcohol use disorder
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
- Buprenorphine without naloxone
- Buprenorphine clinical treatment
- DBT, motivational interviewing and matrix model
Spectrum Health Systems Inc Outpatient Services is a methadone clinic in Worcester County, MA in the 01609 zip area.
Address: 105 Merrick Street, Worcester, MA 01609 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Suboxone prescription, buprenorphine maintenance and relapse prevention from naltrexone
- Prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
- Outpatient services, regular outpatient treatment and IOT
- Judicial clients, veterans and domestic violence victims
- Payment assistance
- Brief intervention services, motivational interviewing and trauma counseling
- Buprenorphine clinical treatment
- Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
- Naltrexone (oral)
- Discharge Planning
- Accepts cash or self-payment
Harrington Hospital Outpatient Satellite Location is a methadone treatment center in Worcester County, MA in the 01570 zip area.
Address: 340 Thompson Road, Webster, MA 01570 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
- Naltrexone (oral)
- Intensive outpatient treatment program, outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment and regular outpatient treatment
- Cognitive behavioral therapy, substance use counseling approach and relapse prevention
- Accepts Medicare
- Administers medication for alcohol use disorder
- Naloxone and overdose education
- Buprenorphine clinical treatment
- Naltrexone administration, suboxone prescription and buprenorphine maintenance
Savida Health is a methadone clinic in Worcester County, MA in the 01605 zip area.
Address: 121 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01605 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Counseling for trauma victims, motivational interviewing and CBT
- Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
- Intensive outpatient treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient rehabilitation
- Naltrexone clinical treatment
- Prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
- Prescribes suboxone, administers naltrexone and relapse prevention from naltrexone
- Discharge Planning
- Accepts cash or self-payment
Washburn House Outpatient Satellite Services is a methadone clinic in Worcester County, Massachusetts in the 01603 zip area.
Address: 1398 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Accepts cash or self-payment
- Prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
- Relapse prevention treatment, 12-step rehab and counseling for trauma victims
- Methadone for pain management, administers naltrexone and relapse prevention from naltrexone
- Outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment program and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- Naltrexone used in Treatment
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
- Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade)
Community Healthlink Inc Satellite is a methadone clinic in Worcester County, MA in the 01453 zip area.
Address: 40 Spruce Street, 2nd Floor, Leominster, MA 01453 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Sliding fee scale
- Naloxone and overdose education
- Acamprosate (Campral)
- Counseling for substance abuse, anger management and brief intervention services
- Naltrexone administration, relapse prevention from naltrexone and prescribes suboxone
- Prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
- Accepts Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
- Naltrexone clinical treatment
- Regular outpatient treatment, outpatient rehab and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
- Adult women, people with co-occurring pain and substance use and rehab for seniors
- Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
Right Choice Health Group is a methadone treatment center in Worcester County, MA in the 01550 zip area.
Address: 100 Central Street, Suite 3, Southbridge, MA 01550 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Vets, adult women and adult men
- Naltrexone treatment
- Regular outpatient treatment, outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment and outpatient services
- Disulfiram (Antabuse)
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
- Relapse prevention treatment
- Administers medication for alcohol use disorder
- Buprenorphine maintenance, naltrexone administration and relapse prevention from naltrexone
- Accepts Military insurance
Spectrum Health Systems Inc Clinical Support Services is a methadone clinic in Worcester County, Massachusetts in the 01581 zip area.
Address: 154 Oak Street, Westborough, MA 01581 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Relapse prevention, matrix model and anger management
- Rehab for pregnant women, adult men and adult women
- Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
- Naltrexone treatment
- Accepts Medicare
- Methadone maintenance and naltrexone administration
- Payment assistance
- Discharge Planning
- Residential rehab and 30 day rehab
- Clonidine
Recovery Centers Of America Clinical Stabilization Services is a methadone clinic in Worcester County, Massachusetts in the 01473 zip area.
Address: 9 Village Inn Road, Westminster, MA 01473 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Domestic violence victims, people with trauma and adult women
- Accepts Military insurance
- Rational emotive behavioral therapy, matrix model and brief intervention
- Naltrexone used in Treatment
- Buprenorphine maintenance, methadone maintenance and administers naltrexone
- Aftercare/continuing care
- Administers medication for alcohol use disorder
- Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
- Long-term residential treatment, residential treatment and short-term residential treatment
Washburn House Detox is a methadone clinic in Worcester County, Massachusetts in the 01603 zip area.
Address: 1183 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Naltrexone treatment
- Prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
- Accepts cash or self-payment
- Clonidine
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
- Naltrexone administration, prescribes suboxone and methadone detox
- Substance use counseling approach, motivational incentives and relapse prevention treatment
- Hospital inpatient rehab, hospital inpatient detox and inpatient hospital addiction treatment
New England Recovery Center nerc Detox Services is a methadone treatment center in Worcester County, MA in the 01581 zip area.
Address: 153 Oak Street, Westborough, MA 01581 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Discharge Planning
- Buprenorphine clinical treatment
- 12 step rehabilitation, counseling for trauma victims and motivational incentives
- Methadone detoxification, relapse prevention from naltrexone and methadone maintenance
- Accepts cash or self-payment
- Clonidine
- Inpatient hospital rehab, inpatient hospital addiction treatment and hospital inpatient detoxification
- Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
- People with trauma, rehab for pregnant women and transitional-age young adults
Washburn House Residential Treatment Center is a methadone clinic in Worcester County, MA in the 01603 zip area.
Address: 1183 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Discharge Planning
- Naltrexone used in Treatment
- Intensive outpatient treatment services, inpatient hospital rehab and outpatient day treatment
- Accepts State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Naltrexone (oral)
- Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
- Methadone detox, relapse prevention from naltrexone and naltrexone administration
- Matrix model, anger management and trauma counseling
Cleanslate Centers Worcester is a methadone clinic in Worcester County, Massachusetts in the 01602 zip area.
Address: 411 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01602 in Worcester County
Services provided:
- Suboxone prescription, administers naltrexone and buprenorphine maintenance
- Motivational incentives, substance use counseling approach and cognitive behavioral therapy
- Naltrexone (oral)
- Prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
- Naltrexone treatment
- Rehab for pregnant women
- Accepts State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Outpatient rehabilitation and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
- Naloxone and overdose education
Frequently Asked Questions About Methadone Clinics in Worcester County
Are there any methadone clinics or medication-assisted treatment centers in Worcester County?
There may be methadone clinics or addiction treatment centers in Worcester County that provide treatment for individuals with opioid addiction. These clinics may offer medication-assisted treatment using methadone, counseling, and support services to help individuals on their path to recovery.
How do I find a reputable methadone clinic or treatment center in Worcester County?
To find a reputable methadone clinic in Worcester County, you can search online for local clinics, read reviews from patients, and consult with medical professionals or addiction specialists. It's important to choose a clinic that is licensed, accredited, and has a positive track record in providing effective addiction treatment.
What services are offered by methadone clinics and addiction rehabs in Worcester County?
Methadone clinics and addiction rehabs in Worcester County may offer a range of services, including methadone maintenance treatment, medical assessments, individual and group counseling, behavioral therapies, and educational programs. These clinics usually aim to provide comprehensive care to address the physical and psychological aspects of addiction recovery.
Can I use insurance to cover methadone treatment in Worcester County?
Some methadone clinics and rehab centers in Worcester County may accept insurance to help cover the cost of treatment. It's important to check with both the clinic and your insurance provider to verify coverage details, including co-pays, deductibles, and any limitations on the number of sessions or medication doses covered.
What is the process of admission to an addiction treatment center or methadone clinic in Worcester County?
The process of admission for addiction treatment and methadone clinics in Worcester County may involve an initial assessment by medical professionals. This assessment helps determine the appropriate treatment plan, including methadone dosage. You may also need to provide medical history, undergo urine tests, and attend orientation sessions to understand the clinic's policies and procedures.
Are there any age or residency requirements for Worcester County methadone clinics and drug rehabs?
Methadone clinics in Worcester County may have specific age and residency requirements. Some clinics might only accept individuals above a certain age, while others may prioritize residents of the Worcester County area. It's recommended to contact the clinic directly to inquire about their eligibility criteria before seeking treatment.
How long does methadone treatment at Worcester County clinics and treatment centers usually last?
The duration of methadone treatment at Worcester County clinics and rehab centers can vary based on individual needs and treatment goals. Some people may remain on methadone maintenance for an extended period, while others may gradually reduce their dosage over time. The treatment plan is typically tailored to each patient's progress and recovery journey.
Do Worcester County methadone clinics and rehabs offer additional support services?
Some rehabs and methadone clinics in Worcester County may offer additional support services to complement medication-assisted treatment. These services may include counseling, therapy sessions, support groups, and educational workshops. The goal is usually to provide a comprehensive approach to recovery that addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of addiction.
Can I transfer my methadone treatment from another city to Worcester County?
It may be possible to transfer your methadone treatment from another city to an Worcester County treatment center, provided the treatment facility is willing to accept the transfer and you meet their admission criteria. It's recommended to contact the Worcester County clinic in advance to discuss the process and any documentation or information required for the transfer.
How can I get more information about methadone treatment and clinics in Worcester County?
To obtain more information about methadone treatment and clinics in Worcester County, you can visit their official websites, contact them directly via phone or email, and inquire about their services, treatment approach, and admission process. You can also seek guidance from local medical professionals or addiction specialists who may have knowledge about reputable clinics in the area.