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In the fight against opioid addiction, a fresh strategy is gaining traction: low-threshold treatment. Low-threshold treatment refers to a type of healthcare intervention that aims to provide accessible and nonjudgmental support to individuals with opioid use disorders (OUD); FLACRA stands at the forefront of this initiative, acknowledging the pressing demand for enhanced care and integrating these approaches into diverse programs.
Understanding Low-Threshold Treatment
Low-threshold treatment focuses on simplifying access to assistance for individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), ensuring they receive the necessary support for opioid addiction. The treatment plan recognizes that there are barriers stopping people from getting treatment, transportation, complicated regulations, or insufficient support among the most common. Even though some restrictions have been relaxed, many people still do not get the help they need, which can be extremely harmful.
What low-threshold addiction care involves
Quick Start: Instead of making people wait, they can start treatment with medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) like Suboxone, Naltrexone, Methadone, or buprenorphine, right away. This rapid initiation reduces the risk of relapse and overdose deaths during the critical period of seeking treatment.
Flexible Support: People can have access to counseling and other supportive services as needed.
Optional Counseling: While available and recommended, counseling is not required. People can choose what kind of help they want. This respects the individual's autonomy, allowing them to select the level of support that aligns with their preferences and needs.
Personalized Care: Treatment decisions are based on what is best for the individual, clinical decisions are made collaboratively with the individual, considering their unique circumstances and goals.
Reduced Barriers to Entry: Minimized barriers that may deter individuals from seeking treatment. This includes addressing logistical obstacles such as transportation or scheduling constraints, as well as reducing the stigma associated with addiction treatment.
The Benefits of Low-Threshold Programs
Research indicates that low-threshold programs excel in engaging individuals in treatment and maintaining their participation, in contrast to traditional approaches such as treatment mandates.
More People Start Treatment: Getting help quickly means more people sign up for treatment.
People Stick with Treatment: Because fewer restrictions exist, more people stay in treatment longer.
Treatment is Easier to Access: Services are provided through various channels and locations, facilitating access to assistance for a diverse range of individuals. FLACRA now extends same-day and crisis response services across nine (9) counties within the Finger Lakes region and surrounding communities.
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Putting Clients First
Our program focuses on client-driven wants and needs. Making treatment easier to access and more flexible is more likely to help people overall.
If you or someone you love is struggling with opioid addiction, and traditional treatments or medications like Suboxone, Naltrexone, and Sublocade no longer feel like enough, know that help is here. Call FLACRA today at (833) 435-2272 to learn about compassionate low-threshold treatment and explore additional medication options. FLACRA can help you take the next step toward a healthier, brighter future.
FLACRA's Promise
FLACRA's commitment extends beyond merely adopting a low-threshold option; it integrates this approach into its core operations. Leveraging their expertise and programs, FLACRA is dedicated to advancing improved care for opioid addictions.
Looking Forward
FLACRA is steadfast in its mission to improve care for opioid addiction, continually exploring innovative methods to assist individuals and families. By fostering a nurturing and encouraging atmosphere, FLACRA extends beyond addiction treatment to create lasting, positive impacts on lives and communities.
As part of its forward-looking approach, FLACRA proudly embraces low-threshold treatment, making care accessible, effective, and compassionate for all. With a focus on kindness, innovation, and accessibility, FLACRA envisions a future where every person struggling with opioid addiction receives the support they deserve.
A significant milestone in this vision is the upcoming relocation of FLACRA’s Castle Street Clinic in Geneva, NY, to a new, state-of-the-art facility at 116 Lewis Street. This updated site will offer modern amenities and a safe, comfortable environment designed to enhance care and healing. The relocation is scheduled to be completed by 12/20/2024. At this new location, FLACRA will operate a comprehensive Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) serving youth as young as five, adults, and families.
Additionally, the Lewis Street location will house FLACRA’s Comprehensive Integrated Opioid Treatment Program. This program will include advanced options for Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), providing individuals with effective tools to manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings, reduce the risk of return to use, and lead healthy, productive lives. With this local option, residents of the Finger Lakes region will no longer need to travel outside the area for high-quality treatment and medication.
FLACRA’s commitment to innovation and accessibility reflects its dedication to shaping a future of hope and recovery for all. Together, we will build stronger, healthier communities.
About FLACRA
Founded in 1973, FLACRA is a private, not-for-profit agency serving individuals and their loved ones in the Finger Lakes Region whose lives are affected by substance use, mental health, and other health related disorders.
To learn more, visit www.flacra.org or call (833) 435-2272
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