The Medication-Assisted Treatment and Community Health (MATCH) program quickly and easily provides medication to people with opioid-based substance use disorders, such as heroin or oxycodone users. Call us today to get support, at (253) 833-7444.
About Medication-Assisted Treatment
MATCH services include education and care preparation, withdrawal management, coordination of primary and behavioral health care, medication, relapse prevention planning, linkage to long-term recovery support and services, and transitional support.
The MATCH program works with individuals on a short-term basis, generally 4-6 weeks. During this time, a client will begin their initial prescription, stabilize on an appropriate dose, and meet regularly with a Care Navigator to address barriers to wellness and stability.
Who’s a good fit for MATCH?
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Individuals who currently use heroin or other illicit opioids
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Those vulnerable to relapse with opioids
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Individuals who have developed a dependency to prescribed opioid medications
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Individuals currently on methadone who would like to explore other treatment options
Together, program participants and Care Navigators identify a ‘health home’ – a clinic where the participant’s prescription can be transferred and managed long-term. Care Navigators also help refer participants to additional services as desired, including detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient Substance-Use Disorder services, primary and dental care, and outpatient mental health services.
Our Goal
We want to support participants’ individual and unique paths to recovery with an approach that puts them in the drivers seat of their future. We work to minimize the effects of drug use through our harm reduction approach. We are a bridge to community partners and resources.
The Valley Cities MATCH program works in partnership with a number of other local healthcare providers, including Seattle & King County Public Health, HealthPoint, Neighborcare Health, and Swedish Medical Center.
Eligibility
Individuals must meet the following criteria:
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Age 18 or older
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Reside within King County
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Meet the criteria for Opioid Use Disorder
Individuals who choose participate in the MATCH program should be prepared to meet in-person with their care team twice a week for the first two weeks, and once a week thereafter.
Getting Started
Individuals are welcome to contact MATCH directly, and service providers in the community are also welcome to refer, by contacting (253) 508-9171 or match@valleycities.org.
