Connecticut has launched its first state-funded mobile methadone units to provide opioid treatment to those in need. The units, which will serve the northeastern and southeastern parts of the state, aim to reduce the stigma associated with receiving care for opioid use disorder.

Expanding Access to Treatment

The mobile units are part of a larger effort to increase access to treatment for opioid use disorder. The state has invested over $4 million in the development of the vans, which will provide methadone treatment to clients in areas with high opioid overdose rates.

For many, committing to methadone treatment can be challenging due to the need to travel to a clinic daily. The mobile units will help alleviate this burden by bringing treatment directly to clients. The vans will operate from Mondays to Fridays, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., and will provide a private and comfortable space for clients to receive their treatment.

A New Approach to Treatment

The introduction of mobile methadone units in Connecticut is a significant step forward in the state’s efforts to combat the opioid epidemic. By providing treatment in a more accessible and convenient manner, the state hopes to reduce the number of overdose deaths and help more people recover from opioid addiction.

The mobile units will be operated by the APT Foundation and Community Health Resources, and will serve communities in the northeastern and southeastern parts of the state. The vans will be equipped with medical examination tables, counseling rooms, and other necessary facilities to provide comprehensive care to clients.

Original reporting: The Connecticut Mirror — read the source article.