Clinical Coordinator Strong Recovery- University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester, New York
Presentation Summary: Wouldn’t it be great if patients receiving treatment with methadone could get all their needs met under one roof? UR Medicine: Strong Recovery (SR), an opioid treatment program (OTP), in Rochester, NY has been able to creatively integrate programming to increase access for treatment. In addition, this clinic has implemented alternative approaches, incorporating the biopsychosocial model, to engage patients in their treatment and recovery process. This clinic has been described as innovative and a role model to other clinics across New York State.
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, participants will:
Recall examples in which Opioid Treatment Programs can creatively engage patients in treatment.
Discuss ways in which Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) allowed UR Medicine: Strong Recovery to expand services.
Share how their treatment agency might be able to incorporate some of the ideas discussed today.
