The Alexandria Opioid Treatment Program (AOTP) supports adults who want to address their use or misuse of opioids, including legal medications or illegal substances, like heroin or fentanyl. AOTP offered evidenced-based therapy services in combination with FDA-approved medications, including methadone and buprenorphine, which are administered and dispensed under the supervision of a medical provider.  These medications address the body’s physical dependence on opioids to minimize withdrawal symptoms and support the individual while they address other aspects of their lives that may have been impacted by substance use. 

SAMHSA: Substance Use Disorder Treatment Options Substance Use Withdrawal Management Program

The purpose of this program is to help individuals reclaim their lives from opioid use disorders (OUD).  Priority admission is given to pregnant and post-partum women, intravenous opioid users, those recently released from incarceration, and individuals living with HIV/AIDS.  In addition to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), the OTP also links individuals with numerous services and supports. These can include, but are not limited to: therapy, peer support, psychiatric assessment and medication management, medical screening and care, education and employment services, and other social services referrals. 

Therapy

Individuals participating in opioid treatment are linked with an individual therapist and have access and referrals to psychoeducation and group therapy.  The outpatient program offers a variety of evidenced-based treatment groups for different stages of treatment, including motivational groups for those just starting their journeys, peer support groups, and groups addressing specific topics and clinical needs.

Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Services

Peer Support

Peer relationships are based on mutual respect and sharing according to the peer’s own lived experience, and can offer practical recovery lifestyle tips and encouragement.  Peer support is available to all clients as a complement to their work with their therapist and treatment team.  Both group and individual peer meetings are available to assist clients on their journey.

Case Management

Case management is available on a case-by-case basis. Case managers work collaboratively with each client to explore their resource needs and goals, including identifying housing options, exploring education and employment resources, and accessing benefits, transportation, and other resources.

• Cravings are curbed and withdrawal symptoms are minimized and monitored
• Address and improve health
• Feel better about yourself
• Develop better relationships
• Discover new interests
• Start or resume educational journey and/or find employment

• Come to the clinic for medication administration as required until take-home doses are earned
• Provide drug screens as requested and notify staff about substance use
• Tell our medical and nursing team about any prescription and/or OTP medications you are taking
• Inform your external medical and dental providers that you are taking/participating in MOUD
• Participate in the development of your treatment plan
• Attend all scheduled appointments, including therapy, medical, team meetings, etc
• Pay your income-based fee and update insurance, if applicable

Our job is to support clients, help find ways to meet these expectations, and assist with each person’s journey in treatment.

For more information, call 703.746.3600 during business hours or 703.746.3610 24/7 to receive a call back. 

To begin the admission process, call Same Day Access (SDA) at 703.746.3535. 

For immediate assistance with withdrawal and/or inpatient treatment needs, call the 24/7 Residential Treatment Line at 703.746.3636, call 911, or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.

If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis, call 703.746.3401 to reach the Emergency Services team 24/7, walk-in at 4850 Mark Center Dr. (Monday–Wednesday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Thursday–Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.), or call 911.

Learn more about the national opioid crisis, how the city is responding, and recognizing and responding to an overdose.