Opioid Support Services
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Suboxone is a medication used to treat opioid addiction. It is a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone, prescribed along with opioid recovery treatment services.
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Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) is the combination of the prescribed use of Suboxone with evidence based therapies to address opioid use disorder. Research shows that MAT can successfully treat Opioid addiction. MAT can also help sustain people in recovery who may be struggling with relapse.
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The Connection Beats Addiction program provides free support groups for Vernon residents impacted by opioid use. Whether you’ve lost someone to overdose or have a loved one struggling with opioid addiction, this program offers a safe space to connect, share, and heal.
We offer:
Support for Loss from Overdose – Virtual and in-person group meetings to help individuals process grief and find support from others with shared experiences.
Support for Friends & Family of Those Using Opioids – A space for loved ones to navigate the challenges of supporting someone with addiction.This program is separate from our Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services, focusing on the emotional and community aspects of recovery.
📍 In-person meetings are held at The Nook, 116 1/2 Grove St, Rockville.
💻 Virtual meetings are available for added accessibility.
Click here for meeting times and dates.
To attend a virtual meeting, click here.
Consultation with experienced Psychiatric staff in the field of Addiction Medicine
Weekly Opioid Recovery Support Group
Access to knowledgeable Addiction Professionals and Support Staff
“This program literally saved my life”
“If I hadn’t found you guys, I don’t know where I’d be today. I was in a bad place and didn’t think I could ever change. This program literally saved my life.”
Getting Started
To ensure MAT is the best approach for you or a loved one, please contact our Program Director, Steven Jackson, to talk more about the program and how it can help those in need.
Treatment Goals
Treatment goals at HVCC are developed around the individual. They are designed to be realistic and achievable. Each person’s success is important to us. Treatment plans are updated regularly so that progress can be tracked, measured and needed adjustments may be made. The end result is a ‘living document’ that functions as a guide to support individuals as they make gains in their personal plan of recovery.
“Addiction to opioids is a progressive illness, often leading to an exhausting daily struggle fraught with high risk situations and dangers including potential overdose and death. Making the decision to address opioid addiction is not always easy. For many, it is even harder to follow that decision up with action. We make asking for help simple and comfortable. We are here to listen and support anyone thinking about beginning with MAT. Contact us to discuss how MAT at HVCC can help you or a loved one step into a happier, healthier life.”
-Steven Jackson, CAC, CCS Assistant Director of Outpatient Services, MAT Program Director
- Achieve freedom from the chronic progressive illness of opioid addiction
- Learn new skills to effectively move forward with a healthy substance free lifestyle
- Engage in supportive medication services to find the right dose of suboxone to effectively eliminate cravings while practicing a recovery lifestyle
- Engage in evidence based therapeutic group services to support recovery efforts and improve mental health
- Ongoing clinical assessment to ensure MAT services are effective and beneficial
