DO YOU  CONTROL YOUR MEDICATION OR DOES IT CONTROL YOU? If so, you might be interested in our Medication Assisted Treatment Program (MAT) program and what we have to offer.

CALL 1-866-530-6111

TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

To be admitted to the MAT program, requires all individuals to establish care with an Access Health Louisiana primary care provider in a clinic nearest to the client with the mission to support physical health needs, meet timely screenings, and support acute illness when needed.

When calling to schedule with an Access Health Louisiana primary care provider, let the front desk know you are seeking help for opioids. We will reach out sooner than your appointment to provide support.

Access Health Louisiana recognizes that our community’s health relies on offering services to meet our patient’s unique needs which also includes substance use, misuse or dependence. While, some individuals may require a higher level of care, AHL has developed a Medication Assisted Treatment Program (MAT) that provides access via virtual visits to support our rural communities and individuals who may have difficulty attending visits in person.

Access Health LA’s Medication Assisted Treatment Program not only includes the use of medications, but combines this with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders.

Medications used are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are clinically driven and tailored to meet each patient’s needs. Research shows that a combination of medication and therapy can successfully treat substance use disorders. Medications are also used to prevent or reduce opioid overdose.

The ultimate goal is full recovery, including the ability to live a self-directed life. This treatment approach has been shown to:

+  Save lives

+  Decrease illicit opioid use

+  Increase ability to gain and maintain employment

+ To regain control of ones life and re-engage with others in a healthy relationship

Research also shows that these medications and therapies can contribute to lowering a person’s risk of contracting HIV or hepatitis C by reducing the potential for relapse.

Our providers work to provided inclusive, non-judgmental care.

Behavioral Health Access includes…

• Substance Abuse counseling, referral and treatment for co-occurring behavioral health conditions, such an anxiety, depression, bi-polar, ADHD, and other behavioral health diagnosis that can impact one’s ability to maintain their sobriety.
• Harm Reduction with access to Narcan and education on avoiding overdose.
• Referrals to a higher level of care are made as part of a risk assessment interview with support provided to prepare a person to achieve readiness.

WHAT TO EXPECT

•   Must establish care with an Access Health Louisiana primary care provider
•   Must be able to participate virtually with a smart phone or a computer.
•   Must be able to attend on-site nurse visits for routine Urine Drug Screens at your nearest AHL clinic.
•  Must participate in virtual individual counseling at least once weekly for the first month, then as determined by your counselor, including attendance to on-line groups twice monthly. (AA/NA is encouraged as well)
• Must be able to attend Medication Assisted Treatment Program (MAT)  provider appointments virtually as one visit per week the first month with schedule MAT nurse visits at your nearest clinic for drug screen, and then visits as determined by your Access Health Louisiana MAT provider.

CALL 1-866-530-6111

TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

When calling to schedule with an Access Health Louisiana primary care provider, let the front desk know you are seeking help for opioids. We will reach out sooner than your appointment to provide support.

Leigh Ann de Monredon, C-ANP, MSN
MAT Program Director

Adam Rivas, LPC
Licensed professional counselor