The MATTERS Network is a collection of resources to initiate care, increase access to medication, and efficiently link individuals to appropriate treatment - all without making a single phone call. It utilizes a rapid referral platform to efficiently refer individuals with opioid use disorder to community-based, high-quality treatment organizations.
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The North Country Initiative and Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO) have partnered with MATTERS to provide training and MATTERS kits to Opioid Overdose Prevention Programs in the North Country.
MATTERS Telemedicine
MATTERS partners with various telemedicine agencies to provide rapid evaluations and linkage to treatment for individuals with substance use disorder. Individuals may also choose to follow up for care virtually at their time of referral.
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These leave behind "Why Telemedicine" and "Telemedicine Guide" cards are downloadable and available through NCI and FDRHPO or can be printed by your organization. Click on each image for the downloadable file or contact paperwork@fdrhpo.org.
