Medication Assisted Treatment

At HealthFirst, we work to heal the whole person by providing comprehensive medication management, behavioral healthcare, counseling, and patient support. We always put our patients first, which means you can expect compassionate, professional, and respectful treatment at all times.

Our recovery services are available to HealthFirst primary care patients. If you are not a HealthFirst patient, one of our team members can help you become one!

What is MAT?

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) uses a combination of medication and behavioral therapies for the treatment of substance use disorders. The MAT program at HealthFirst utilizes Suboxone, Subclocade, or Vivitrol to assist patients seeking recovery from substance use disorder.

While medication is effective, it is only one part of our treatment program for substance use disorders. Participants in our MAT program also participate in counseling with a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor and/or a behavioral health specialist to learn effective long-term coping strategies.

Our integrated clinical model allows patients to have access to our MAT clinical team, which includes a medical provider, a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, a behavioral health provider, and a Certified Recovery Support Worker. This interdisciplinary team approach works to support all patients to determine the appropriate level of care for them.

Have your own behavioral health clinician or substance use professional (LADC/MLADC) that doesn’t work at HealthFirst? No problem! Our MAT providers will work collaboratively with your behavioral health clinician to ensure effective communication and cooperation towards your recovery goals.

Is MAT the right option?

The best way to determine if MAT is the best option for you is to speak with our team. They will conduct a review of health information to evaluate your needs and work with you to create an individualized treatment plan that sets you up for success.

Want more information?

To schedule an appointment, or to learn more, call our office or use our Appointment Request Form.

Symptoms of Substance Use Disorder:

• Unable to quit using substances despite problems with health, employment, and relationships
• Taking more substances to achieve the same effect
• Withdrawal symptoms (sweating, shaking, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, body aches, anxiety, irritability, runny nose) in the absence of substances
• Spending a majority of each day using and/or seeking, and/or recovering from substances
• Inability to decrease substance use
• Loss of interest in activities that once were enjoyable