Howard Center: Chittenden Clinic
Located in South Burlington, VT, the Howard Center’s Chittenden Clinic is a key provider within Vermont’s innovative Hub and Spoke system for treating Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). As a dedicated Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)—or “Hub”—the clinic offers comprehensive and specialized recovery services for adults seeking to overcome addiction.
Comprehensive Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
The core of the Chittenden Clinic’s offering is Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). This evidence-based approach utilizes FDA-approved medications combined with counseling and behavioral therapies to provide a holistic pathway to recovery. The clinic monitors dosage amounts precisely, ensuring that each client receives an appropriate and individualized level of care. Available medications include methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, helping clients manage cravings and withdrawal symptoms effectively.
Holistic and Recovery-Oriented Care
The clinic is committed to a holistic, recovery-oriented, and harm reduction approach to treatment. Recognizing that recovery involves more than just medical intervention, the clinic is CARF accredited and integrates various supportive services. This patient-centered philosophy emphasizes supporting individuals throughout their entire journey toward wellness and stability. While the clinic specializes in opiate addiction, they serve individuals eighteen years of age and older.
Accessing Services and Intake Process
Individuals seeking services at the Chittenden Clinic can begin the process by calling the referral line for a telephone screening. The clinic is located at 75 San Remo Drive, South Burlington, VT. For those who prefer to initiate contact in person, intake screenings are typically held Monday through Friday starting promptly at 7:30 a.m. The intake process is thorough and usually takes approximately three hours to complete, ensuring clients are matched with the most appropriate level of care and support services needed for their unique situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the ‘Hub and Spoke’ system?
- Do I need an appointment to start treatment?
- What is the minimum age to receive treatment?
- Is individual counseling included with MAT?
In Vermont’s system, “Hubs” like the Chittenden Clinic are specialized centers that initiate and stabilize treatment, often providing methadone and high-intensity care. “Spokes” are community-based offices where approved physicians can prescribe buprenorphine for ongoing, lower-intensity maintenance treatment.
Individuals who are new to the Chittenden Clinic and seeking services can participate in the walk-in intake process, which typically starts at 7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. Calling the referral line beforehand is recommended for a preliminary telephone screening.
The Chittenden Clinic provides services to individuals who are eighteen years of age and older.
Yes, Medication Assisted Treatment is provided in conjunction with counseling and behavioral therapies as part of the clinic’s holistic and recovery-oriented treatment model.
