Addiction and Mental Health - Virtual Opioid Dependency Program

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Addiction and Mental Health - Virtual Opioid Dependency Program

Provided by: Alberta Health Services - Provincial Health Services

Provides initiation and maintenance of Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) medications to people with opioid use disorder and helps them access services they need to live healthy lives. Youth Focused treatment available.

Provides initiation and maintenance of Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) medications and Designated Narcotic Drugs to people with opioid use disorder and helps them access services they need to live healthy lives. Opioid Agonist Treatment medications (ie. methadone and Buprenorphine products) are provided in all locations. Patients are stabilized on medications under close medical supervision and evaluation of response to medication.
When they are properly prescribed and dispensed, a person on most of the OAT medication is able to function normally with no drowsiness and no withdrawal symptoms.
Services available may include:

ongoing support and monitoring (e.g. prescription management, medical follow up, urine testing, counselling and treatment planning)
health, safety and risk reduction teaching and management
source of information and expertise for community stakeholders on Opioid Agonist Treatment and the medications used
links to community pharmacists
links to other addictions treatment services
links to other social and health support systems
hepatitis and HIV screening

Services are voluntary and confidential.

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Looking for additional Addiction & Mental Health (AMH) services visit AMH Programs & Services.

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This service is provided at 1 Location(s)

Alberta Wide

Alberta T5K 2B6
Toll Free: 1-844-383-7688

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CONTACT INFORMATION

HOURS OF OPERATION

ELIGIBILITY

Provides treatment for opioid use disorder by providing the following:

medication management
oral opioid agonist treatment (injectable medications available in ODP / NTS clinics only)
psychosocial support

HOW TO ACCESS THIS SERVICE

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

Any health professional can refer a client directly to the program for care or clients may choose to call the VODP clinic directly and complete a self-referral. Services are arranged as close to home as possible utilizing Virtual Health Technology (i.e., telehealth) Appointments will be scheduled with you in your home community, generally in Addiction and Mental Health clinics with telehealth services. Arrangements can be made to consider alternative virtual health linkages to support your treatment.

To find a service near you click on Addiction Services: Adult Counselling or call the Addiction Helpline.

PROFESSIONAL REFERRAL INFORMATION

VODP accepts requests for service directly from clients as well as all professionals referring on behalf of the client.

WAIT PERIOD

FEES

No Fee to attend the program.

Dispensing fees payable to patient's assigned pharmacy.

Staff will assist to apply for medication funding when needed / appropriate.

Fee reduction may be available

Client's Health and Benefit Plan or other prescription coverage, Alberta Works (if eligible).

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ACCESSIBILITY

KEY PROVIDERS MAY INCLUDE

addiction counsellors, doctors, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), mental health therapists, nurse practitioners (NPs), peer support workers, registered nurses (RNs), registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs), social workers, wellness consultants

OTHER NAMES

Opiate Dependency(Other), Methadone Clinic(Other), Opioid Dependency(Other), Youth Opioid Dependency(Other), VODP(Acronym), Methadone Program(Other), Opioid Dependency Program(Other), yVODP(Acronym), ODP(Acronym)

RELATED SUBJECTS

Comprehensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Drug Detoxification
Individuals Recovering from a Drug Use Disorder
Methadone Clinics
Opioid Use Disorder
Substance Use Disorder Education/Prevention

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