Sarah Adelman
Commissioner
Department of Human Services (DHS)
Renee C. Burawski
Assistant Commissioner
Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)
In an emergency, always call 911. For 24/7 help finding treatment, please contact 1-844-REACHNJ (1-844-732-2465).
Opioid Treatment Provider (OTP)
Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) are structured and licensed outpatient programs that dispense and/or administer methadone in conjunction with appropriate counseling and other treatment services to patients with an Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). An OTP may also dispense and/or prescribe other treatment medication approved by the FDA for use in the treatment of OUD, such as buprenorphine or naltrexone.
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Expanded Hours Opioid Treatment Providers (OTPs)
Currently, six (6) Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) in NJ provide expanded access to services. OTPs are structured and licensed outpatient programs that dispense and/or administer methadone in conjunction with appropriate counseling and other treatment services to patients with an Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). An OTP may also dispense and/or prescribe other treatment medication approved by the FDA for use in the treatment of OUD, such as buprenorphine or naltrexone.
Expanded Hours OTPs provide additional access to care by increasing hours of operation, providing telehealth services, and removing administrative barriers to treatment for those with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). Expanded Hour OTPs are available in Atlantic, Gloucester, Hudson, and Mercer, Ocean and Union counties. Providers have naloxone available at all times.
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Free Resource - Opioid Addiction Treatment pocket guide
The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), which is dedicated to improving the quality of addiction treatment and educating providers and the public publishes the pocket guide Opioid Addiction Treatment - A Guide for Patients, Families and Friends. It provides information and facts concerning treatment for those seeking help and explains the needed steps to recovery. Please send an email request at MHAS.ASAMBooklet@dhs.nj.gov to place an order.
The booklets are boxed in bundles of 100 each and can be offered to patients, staff, placed in waiting/exam rooms, used in training events or given out with Naloxone. Below is a link for the booklet if you would like to review it:
English http://eguideline.guidelinecentral.com/i/1302283-asam-opioid-patient-piece-2020-for-new-jersey
Foreign Languages https://eguideline.guidelinecentral.com/asam-patient-guide-nj
Current Active MAT providers during COVID 19 who are taking new clients or have modified their office hours. List will be ongoing updated. For provider list
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