Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) Clinics
What Is Opioid Agonist Treatment?
Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) is a medically supervised treatment for opioid use disorder. It uses medications that help reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms and cravings, making it easier to achieve greater stability and focus on recovery.
Treatment is overseen by a physician and tailored to each person’s medical needs, circumstances, and recovery goals.
OAT can be part of a longer-term treatment plan and can be combined with counselling, peer support, mental health services, and other recovery supports.
OAT Treatment Options
Treatment is individualized based on your needs and a medical assessment.
Methadone
Methadone is a medication commonly used to treat opioid use disorder. It can help reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings and is prescribed and monitored as part of an individualized treatment plan.
Suboxone (Buprenorphine-Naloxone)
Suboxone combines buprenorphine and naloxone and is another medication used to treat opioid use disorder. Our physicians can assess whether Suboxone is an appropriate treatment option based on your individual needs and circumstances.
Other OAT Options
Other OAT medications and approaches may be considered when clinically appropriate. Your healthcare provider will work with you to determine an appropriate treatment plan.
OAT medical care is covered by MSP for eligible BC residents.
Getting Started With OAT
We aim to make accessing treatment as straightforward as possible. You can contact Fraser Valley Addictions & Recovery Hub directly, or be referred by a healthcare or community service provider.
Self-Referral
A doctor’s referral is not required to contact our clinic. If you’re looking for OAT for yourself, contact our clinic team. We can explain the intake process, answer questions, and help you understand the next steps.
Phone: 604-380-1608
Email: clinic@fraservalleyaddictions.org
Healthcare Provider Referrals
We accept referrals from physicians, healthcare providers, community organizations, and other service providers. Our clinic team can assist with connecting patients to OAT services and appropriate recovery supports.
OAT Clinics in Abbotsford & Maple Ridge
Fraser Valley Addictions & Recovery Hub provides doctor-led OAT services at two locations in the Fraser Valley.
Maple Ridge OAT Clinic
Our Maple Ridge OAT clinic provides opioid addiction treatment, including methadone and Suboxone, with connections to additional recovery and community supports.
Abbotsford OAT Clinic
Our Abbotsford OAT clinic provides opioid addiction treatment, including methadone and Suboxone, for people in Abbotsford and surrounding Fraser Valley communities.
Support Beyond OAT
Recovery can involve more than medication. Fraser Valley Addictions & Recovery Hub provides and connects clients with additional services that can support recovery and greater stability.
These supports include addictions counselling, peer support, mental health support, transitional housing, food assistance, outreach, and harm reduction services.
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Take the Next Step
Whether you’re looking for opioid addiction treatment for yourself or you’re a healthcare professional looking to refer a patient, our team can help you get started.