Office Based Opiate Treatment Program (OBOT) - Whole Person Treatment

About the Program

Category: Human Services (Best in Category)

Year: 2020

In September 2018, Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services (HAMHDS) established an Office Based Opiate Treatment Program (OBOT) in conjunction with Daily Planet Health Services, a local public health agency, to help people recover from opioid use disorders. The OBOT provides a comprehensive structured approach to treating individuals with Opioid Use Disorders (OUD). The combination of medication-assisted treatment (MAT), evidence- based therapy, case coordination and peer support offer individuals an opportunity to stabilize medically, socially and emotionally. Consumers participating in OBOT work through phases that match the level of support needed. OBOT allows for the increase or decrease of clinical contact based upon the consumers’ need. Initially, participants are seen weekly and progression to the next phase is evaluated regularly. All participants adhere to a structure attendance policy and are regularly screened for drugs of misuse. Urine screenings are provided to verify that consumers are taking the medication prescribed. In addition, the Virginia Prescription Monitoring Program is routinely checked to prevent unknowingly overprescribing if a consumer is already being treated by another provider. This program provides a much-needed path to recovery that previously had not been available.