Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) | Africentric Personal Development Shop

Used as a harm-reduction model and evidence based treatment for patients who already suffer from opioid use disorder. Goals include: 1. A decrease symptoms of opioid use disorder (such as illicit opioid use) 2. Decreased mortality 3. Reductions in criminal activity. MAT is offered in conjunction with psychosocial supports, which may include: 1. Alcohol and Other Drugs of Abuse counseling ; 2. Psychotherapy ; 3. Referral to social services such as employment and education assistance. The APDS Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) curriculum is designed in four phases: • Phase One - Evaluation/Stabilization (Weekly: 3 days of IOP counseling, 1 individual session (non-group day), and medical visit to include UDS) • Phase Two – Education/Implementation (Weekly: 3 days of IOP counseling, 1 individual session (non-group day), and medical visit to include UDS) can change to 1 Individual every other week • Phase Three – Transition (Weekly: One (1) 90 minute IOP group counseling session, 1 individual session (non-group day), and medical visit to include UDS) • Phase Four - Maintenance (Bi-weekly: 1 individual session, required to meet Medical requirements while in maintenance phase, group attendance not required but may attend group for additional support when needed)

Data provided by

LSS 211 Central Ohio

Physical Address

1409 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205

Hours

Open weekdays and classes and doctors hours vary

Application process

Call or stop in to schedule assessment

Fee

Based on household income. Medicaid accepted

Eligibility

18 and older

Service area

Franklin County, Ohio

Agency info

Africentric Personal Development Shop

Nonprofit behavioral healthcare center specializing in prevention, treatment, and recovery of substance abuse and domestic violence intervention education.