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<a href="mailto:communicationsteam@awcnet.org">Communications</a> | Mar 02, 2020
S02E03: This episode of the podcast focuses on one of this year’s legislative priorities: medication assisted treatment to incarcerated individuals with opioid use disorder.
S02E03: This episode of the podcast focuses on one of this year’s legislative priorities: medication-assisted treatment for incarcerated individuals with opioid use disorder. We sit down with Jessica Blose and Tony Walton, two representatives from the Washington State Health Care Authority, to get a clearer picture of the opioid crisis in Washington. We also talk with AWC’s own Sharon Swanson to learn how city-owned jails are affected.
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Washington Recovery Help Line
A way for any community member to find treatment options is to utilize the Washington Recovery Help Line. This is a 24/7 hotline and website helping to connect individuals and their loved ones with resources and treatment options for substance use disorder, problem gambling, and mental health challenges.
The Washington Recovery Help Line has a “Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder Provider” locator feature which can help individuals and their loved ones find treatment services that can offer these medications.
https://www.warecoveryhelpline.org/
1.866.789.1511
Washington State Health Care Authority contacts