Our Treatment Services
HAART treats opioid use disorder, including for clients who use more than one substance or live with co-occurring mental or physical health conditions. Your care combines medication and counseling, built around your goals.
What is an opioid treatment program?
HAART is an opioid treatment program (OTP) or narcotic treatment program (NTP). An OTP provides medication for opioid use disorder together with medical care, counseling, and support, all in one place. OTPs are regulated at both the state and federal level, which means programs are regularly reviewed for safety and quality.
What treatment looks like over time
Treatment is different for everyone, but most people move through three stages.
Counseling and case management are available throughout.
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Getting started and getting stable
Our medical team works with you to find the right medication and dose. You come to the clinic regularly so we can check in and adjust as needed.
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Building independence
As you become more stable and show you can manage medication safely, you may be able to earn more flexibility, such as take-home doses. Your clinician decides based on your safety and stability, and on program regulations.
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Long-term care that fits your life
Your care stays shaped around your goals, such as work, family, health, or school.
Medication creates an opportunity for stability. What you build with that opportunity is the larger work of treatment, and we’re here to support you.
Answers to common questions
How long will I be in treatment?
There is no set timeline. Some people stay in treatment for years, and staying as long as it’s helping you is a valid choice. Any decision to change or taper medication is made together with your care team.
Is medication just replacing one drug with another?
No. Medications for opioid use disorder are prescribed, taken as directed, and monitored by a medical team. They steady the body, ease withdrawal and cravings, and give you room to focus on your health, work, and family. This is treatment for a medical condition, similar to medication for other long-term conditions.
Will anyone know I’m in treatment?
Your treatment is confidential. Federal law protects substance use treatment records, and we share information only with your written consent, except in limited situations the law requires or allows, such as a medical emergency. Read our Patient Privacy Policy for details.
What if I use other substances or slip up?
We treat people who also use other substances, without judgment. Being honest with your team helps us keep you safe, because mixing opioids with alcohol, benzodiazepines, or other sedatives can raise the risk of overdose. We’ll work with you on a plan, and naloxone is free.
Who will I work with?
You’ll first meet with one of our team members, who completes your intake and helps you get started. After that, your care team includes physicians, nurses, and your counselor, who also provides case management and helps you connect with housing, health care, and other community resources.
What if I’m traveling or can’t get to the clinic?
Ask about guest dosing, which keeps treatment going while you’re away. If getting here is the challenge, see our ride assistance options.
