New Patients
Do you need treatment and support for opioid addiction? CMS is here to help. Our goal is to ensure you are comfortable and ready to tackle your recovery journey. Find a clinic near you to get started and continue reading to learn more about our intake criteria and process.
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What Does Intake Look Like at CMS?
New patients to CMS may or may not be in active withdrawal to begin treatment. During intake, we want to make sure that you are as comfortable as possible. Please let any CMS staff member know what you need during this time and we will try to accommodate you as best we can.
It may seem as though we are asking a million questions … we are. We want to know all necessary information to ensure the best care possible for you. Staff at Community Medical Services are dedicated to promoting a judgement-free environment so please answer any questions to the best of your ability. We are here to help you.
How We Can Help With Your Ongoing Journey To Recovery
Help With Medication & Medication Management
The medical providers at CMS will help you find the best medication treatment option available and create a care plan alongside your doctor.
Get Support Closer To Your Location
Already in treatment at CMS, or at another clinic? We can help transfer your care to the clinic closest to where you live and work.
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Intake Criteria for Treatment at CMS
CMS is an opioid treatment program, or OTP for short. Because we are an OTP, our intake criteria are determined by various laws and regulatory bodies that OTPs are required to follow. Have you had problems related to opioids? If so, you are eligible for an intake screening at CMS.
Federal admission requirements state that any individual who meets diagnostic criteria for moderate to severe OUD, has an active addiction, is in remission, or is at risk of relapse or overdose is eligible for intake. If your problems related to opioids have been less than 12 months, but you were released from a correctional facility in the last 6 months, were treated for OUD in the last 2 years, inject any opioids or illicit drugs, or think you are pregnant, then you are still eligible for an intake screening at CMS.
Walk-ins always welcome! After a brief screening with a peer support or counselor, you’ll review medical history with a provider, receive your dose of medication, and be on your way. Be sure to bring a valid ID to your first visit.
Examples: State-Issued Driver’s License, Employee Identification Badge
*No ID? No problem. Our team is here to help you obtain an ID, just come in to get started.
Additional Information to Bring to CMS
Payment Method
Examples: Medicaid, Acute Care Plan card, credit and debit card Do you need assistance with treatment payment? We can help! Contact Our Team
List Of Any Medications You’re Currently Taking (If Applicable)
Examples: Medically assisted addiction treatment prescriptions (Suboxone, Methadone, Buprenorphine), Anti-Depressants, Heart medications, etc.
Your Primary Care Physician’s Information (If Applicable)
Examples: Physician’s name, date of last appointment, practice/hospital name
Critical Documents to Fill Out
To help speed up your intake process, we ask that our patients fill out, print, and bring two forms with them to their first appointment at a CMS clinic. This includes a demographic sheet and a language assistance acknowledgement.
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What To Expect At Your First Visit
Medically Assisted Treatment Programs
At Community Medical Services, we offer methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone medications to help our patients relieve withdrawal symptoms and cravings. By stabilizing patients on a medication that works best for their needs and lifestyle, we are able to give the person time to work through the psychological aspects of substance use disorder while reducing the uncomfortable side effects of withdrawal.
Methadone
Suboxone®
Buprenorphine
Naltrexone
Brixadi
Pregnancy & Women’s Health
Sublocade®
Get a Ride to a CMS Clinic
Need help getting to a CMS clinic near you? Community Medical Services can help you find cost-effective transportation services near you, ensuring you can receive the compassionate treatment you need to start your road to recovery.
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Why Choose Community Medical Services Over Other Clinics?
At Community Medical Services, we take a holistic approach to recovery, providing tailored counseling and peer support services alongside evidence-based medication assisted treatment. Whether through community programs or individualized treatment, our team of professionals is here to help you find a path forward.
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