Covert Action

Covert Action reports using: methadone, a daily medication that prevents opioid withdrawal and cravings, provided through specially certified programs; buprenorphine, often known as Suboxone, which reduces opioid cravings and withdrawal so you can focus on recovery; extended-release naltrexone, often known as Vivitrol, a once-monthly shot that blocks the effects of opioids and can reduce alcohol cravings; oral naltrexone, a daily pill that can reduce alcohol cravings or block the effects of opioids; acamprosate, which helps your brain settle after you stop drinking, easing things like restlessness and trouble sleeping; clonidine, a medication that can calm some physical symptoms of withdrawal; nicotine replacement, like patches or gum, to help with quitting smoking or vaping; non-nicotine medications that support quitting smoking or tobacco.

Covert Action reports offering: cognitive behavioral therapy, a talk therapy that helps you notice and change the thought patterns that lead to substance use; motivational interviewing, a counseling style that helps you find your own reasons to change, without lectures or judgment; trauma-related counseling, therapy that addresses painful past experiences at your pace, because trauma and substance use are often connected; contingency management, a program that gives real rewards, like vouchers, for staying in treatment; relapse prevention, which helps you spot your triggers early and make a plan so a hard moment doesn't undo your progress; substance use counseling, regular sessions with a counselor focused on your recovery.

Yes. Covert Action reports offering trauma-related counseling, therapy that addresses painful past experiences at your pace, because trauma and substance use are often connected.

Possibly, yes. Covert Action reports offering housing services, help finding or keeping a stable place to live.

Treatment doesn't just stop when your program ends. Covert Action reports offering: discharge planning, a concrete plan made with you before you leave; aftercare and continuing care, ongoing support after your main program ends; follow-up after discharge, check-ins to see how you're doing.

Yes. Covert Action reports offering naloxone and overdose education. Naloxone is a medicine that can reverse an opioid overdose.

Yes. Smoking is permitted at Covert Action. Vaping is permitted.

Covert Action reports serving women and men. If you're not sure whether a program is the right fit for you, call and ask. It's a normal question and they hear it every day.

Covert Action reports serving young adults and adults.

Yes. Covert Action reports offering telehealth, which means treatment by video or phone from wherever you are.