Addiction and Mental Health - Virtual Opioid Dependency Program

Alberta Health Services - Provincial Health Services


Description
Provides initiation and maintenance of Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) medications to people with opioid use disorder and helps them access services they need to live healthy lives. Youth Focused treatment available.

Provides initiation and maintenance of Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) medications and Designated Narcotic Drugs to people with opioid use disorder and helps them access services they need to live healthy lives. Opioid Agonist Treatment medications (ie. methadone and Buprenorphine products) are provided in all locations, Patients are stabilized on medications under close medical supervision and evaluation of response to medication.
When they are properly prescribed and dispensed, a person on most of the OAT medication is able to function normally with no drowsiness and no withdrawal symptoms.
Services available may include:

  • ongoing support and monitoring (e.g. prescription management, medical follow up, urine testing, counselling and treatment planning)
  • health, safety and risk reduction teaching and management
  • source of information and expertise for community stakeholders on Opioid Agonist Treatment and the medications used
  • links to community pharmacists
  • links to other addictions treatment services
  • links to other social and health support systems
  • hepatitis and HIV screening

Services are voluntary and confidential.

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Key Provider: addiction counsellors, doctors, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), mental health therapists, nurse practitioners (NPs), peer support workers, registered nurses (RNs), registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs), social workers, wellness consultants
Eligibility
Yes, Provides treatment for opioid use disorder by providing the following:
  • medication management
  • oral opioid agonist treatment (injectable medications available in ODP / NTS clinics only)
  • psychosocial support
Application Process
Service Access: See below, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information. Any health professional can refer a client directly to the program for care or clients may choose to call the VODP clinic directly and complete a self-referral. Services are arranged as close to home as possible utilizing Virtual Health Technology (i.e., telehealth) Appointments will be scheduled with you in your home community, generally in Addiction and Mental Health clinics with telehealth services. Arrangements can be made to consider alternative virtual health linkages to support your treatment. To find a service near you click on Addiction Services: Adult Counselling or call the Addiction Helpline.
Referral Process: No,

VODP accepts requests for service directly from clients as well as all professionals referring on behalf of the client.




Waiting Period: No,

VODP offers Same day starts of opioid adjunct therapy with no wait time.


Toll Free
1-844-383-7688
Fax
403-783-7610
Email
vodp@ahs.ca
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: Yes,

No Fee to attend the program.


Dispensing fees payable to patient's assigned pharmacy.


Staff will assist to apply for medication funding when needed / appropriate.


Fee Reduction: Yes,

Client's Health and Benefit Plan or other prescription coverage, Alberta Works (if eligible).


Membership Fee: N/A
Documents Required

VODP accepts requests for service directly from clients as well as all professionals referring on behalf of the client.

Accessibility
Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
April 5, 2024
Hours of Operation
Mon
08:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Tue
08:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Sat
08:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Sun
08:00 AM to 08:00 PM