About Sisters Health Center Amherst
Sisters Health Center Amherst is an outpatient clinic in Amherst, New York. It's operated by Catholic Health under the Sisters of Charity Hospital system and provides integrated substance use disorder treatment alongside primary care.
The team offers medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with methadone and other medications when indicated plus individual, group, and family counseling that includes evidence-based relapse prevention support. The clinic helps people in Amherst and surrounding Western New York communities get consistent care close to home with early morning hours that fit work and family schedules.
Methadone Treatment and MAT in Amherst
A core focus at Sisters Health Center Amherst is outpatient care for opioid use disorder including local methadone dispensing and support for clients who may also use medications like Suboxone when appropriate. The clinic’s Addiction Management program is tailored to individual needs and guided by Medical Director Paul F. Updike, MD with additional care provided by Xiaoran Guo, DO.
Treatment blends structured dosing with counseling that can include individual, group, and family based sessions. Clients work on practical recovery skills through relapse prevention and ongoing support while the team coordinates medical and behavioral health needs under one roof to address challenges that can fuel continued substance use.
Perinatal Substance Use Support for Pregnant Clients
The clinic also offers specialized programming for pregnant individuals using prescription pain medications. This outpatient support is designed to provide focused, medically informed care while prioritizing privacy, stability and consistent follow-through.
Visit Options, Insurance, and Next Steps
Sisters Health Center Amherst provides in person, appointment only outpatient services in Amherst. The clinic accepts Medicaid and offers sliding scale payment options with fees varying by insurance and payment source.
