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Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Medication-Assisted Treatment, or (MAT) is an evidence-based approach to treating opioid use disorder (OUD). It involves FDA-approved medication, along with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a comprehensive treatment approach for individuals struggling with dependency.
Key Components of MAT
Medication
Buprenorphine is the medication that the program uses to help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms associated with opioid use disorder.
Support
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a crucial role as navigators through connecting individuals with OUD to resources and support services within their community.
Counseling
Counseling and behavioral therapy are essential components — they help individuals address the underlying causes of their dependency, develop coping skills, and make positive lifestyle changes.
Medical Oversight
Medical professionals provide medical oversight and prescribe Buprenorphine — they monitor patients’ progress, adjust medication dosage, and ensure the safety and effectiveness of treatment.
Benefits of MAT
Improved retention in treatment program
Reduced cravings and withdrawal symptoms
Increased ability to focus on recovery and rebuild
Lower rates of relapse and re-hospitalization
Getting Started with MAT
Frequently Asked Questions
MAT medications can have side effects, typically mild compared to risks associated with ongoing opioid use. Common side effects may include nausea, constipation, or sleep disturbances.
MAT has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of relapse and overdose. It helps individuals stay engaged in treatment and provides a buffer against cravings and withdrawals.
Counseling or therapy is a crucial component of MAT. It helps individuals address the psychological aspects of addiction, learn coping skills, and make behavioral changes that support recovery.
Many insurance plans, including Medicaid, cover MAT. Coverage can vary, so it is essential to check with your insurance provider or treatment facility for specific details. We can provide insurance assistance at the providers’ offices.
MAT is typically recommended for individuals experiencing opioid use disorder (OUD), including those addicted to prescription opioids or synthetic opioids like fentanyl.
The duration of MAT varies from person to person. Some may benefit from short-term MAT to manage withdrawal, while others may need long-term maintenance treatment. The decision should be based on individual needs and recovery progress.
Narcan Training
Opioid Overdose Response Training
Opioid pain relievers are incredibly powerful and are useful but also very dangerous when misused.
Naloxone Saves Lives
Naloxone (Narcan) Nasal Spray is a non-dependent, non-psychoactive substance that blocks the effect of opioids on the brain.
- Temporarily reverses the effect of an opioid overdose.
- NO effect if given to a person who has not used opioids.
- Works quick (>5) minutes but wears off quick (30-45mins.)
What is an Opioid Overdose Response Training?
Learn how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose.
What does the training cover?
- What are Opioids
- Painkillers & Narcotics
- What is Naloxone
- Steps to Administer Naloxone
- Bystander Protection
How long is the training?
The training is approximately 45 minutes to an hour long.
What do I get after the training?
A FREE Narcan (Naloxone) kit will be provided to anyone who attends the entirety of the training.
Opioid Overdose Response Training
San Bernardino County
Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, Twentynine Palms
Contact
Carrie Kish
(951) 542-1461
carrie@we-reachout.org
Riverside County
Jurupa Valley, Perris, Desert Hot Springs
Contact
Orlando Anaya
(951) 297-3379
orlando@we-reachout.org
Youth Leadership Academy
Youth Leadership Academy
Service Area
Riverside County & San Bernardino County
Who We Serve
Youth
What we Provide
Restorative Justice
Interested in this program?
The Leadership Academy offers the opportunity for leaders to learn important resources to share with friends, family, and the community. The program is a ten-week course that allows leaders to learn the skills and knowledge necessary to be great leaders and advocates within their community.Youth Leaders attend eight direct-education modules on leadership-related subjects such as Communication Skills, Cultural Competency, Substance Use Prevention, Self-Care, and Advocacy
Youth Advocates for Health Access
Youth Advocates for Health Access
Service Area
Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
Who We Serve
Youth Ages 14-18
What we Provide
Learning opportunities for youth interested in a career in healthcare fields.
The Youth Advocates for Health Access (YAHA) program is a 40-hour internship designed for young adults ages 14 to 18 years of age.
YAHA provides learning opportunities for young adults looking to explore various healthcare fields, while preparing them to become workforce ready.
Interested in this program?
900+ Hours of Service (2021-2022 fiscal year)
Work-based learning
Work-based Learning
Service Area
School Districts in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
Who We Serve
Health pathway students from
6th to 12th grade
What we Provide
Health focused internships, career speakers, site visits, and trainings
Reach Out’s Healthcare Work Based Learning program actively enhances education efforts by collaborating with junior high and high school students. The program allows students to exemplify their analytical, oral, written, and other essential skills in a professional setting. The WBL model expands upon key core competencies that employers seek in future employees through four unique stages: Awareness, Exposure, Preparation, and Training.
Reach Out teams up with school districts to address the unique needs of their student population. Experiential learning opportunities are then facilitated as staff connects the current healthcare workforce to students in the Inland Southern California Region. WBL programs last for the duration of the school year and are customized to meet each school’s unique needs.
17 school districts in Riverside and San Bernardino counties have implemented WBL programs in school
20,000 students have been impacted by Reach Out's Healthcare WBL programs
See our youth empowered
Youth Court
Youth Court
Service Area
Riverside & San Bernardino Counties
Who We Serve
Youth
What we Provide
Restorative Justice
Our Partners for Innovative Communities (PIC) Collaborative helped guide the return of Youth Court to San Bernardino County in 2021. This restorative justice program helps offenders avoid school suspensions and involvement in the juvenile justice system by participating in a simulated court with a jury composed of youth and an adult judge.
The first hearing took place in June 2021 with a case referred by the San Bernardino County Juvenile Probation Department. Ann Marie Pierce, District Attorney for the Central Juvenile Unit, presided as judge.
The goal of this program is to instill accountability in youth without affecting their record. Another benefit is that after completing the program, many of the youth participants profess an interest in pursuing careers in the criminal justice system.
Interested in this program?
Youth Grantmakers
Youth Grantmakers
Service Area
Riverside & San Bernardino Counties
Who We Serve
Youth
What we Provide
Awareness about philanthropy in the community
Youth Grantmakers (YGM) develops knowledge and awareness about the importance of philanthropy in our communities. Participants are high school students who express an interest in leadership. In 2021, three graduates were awarded grants for activities and causes ranging from focusing on at-risk youth, scholarships for DACA students, and using creative writing to help those recovering from mental health issues.This year the program was also recognized by California State Assemblywomen Sabrina Cervantes of District 60, which serves western Riverside County.
Interested in this program?
Substance Use Prevention
Substance Use Prevention
Service Area
San Bernardino Counties
Who We Serve
Community Members, Teachers, Parents
What we Provide
Substance use prevention
The policy and prevention team conducted additional virtual town halls in 2021 focused on substance use prevention. Reach Out joined partnered stakeholders across multiple counties to expand efforts. The town halls were a platform to deliver direct education, promote intentional discussions through breakout activities, and bridge gaps with community partners and residents.
In January 2021, Melissa Grisi, LCSW, CAADC, EMDR Certified Therapist (also a trauma-informed yoga teacher and clay artist) presented “Stages of Change,” a trauma-informed approach to substance use treatment and recovery. In March 2021, Reach Out was part of a program entitled Drug and Alcohol Facts Week. Facilitators included Belinda Ordaz, Project Coordinator, and Gloria Andino, Prevention Coordinator, both from the National Institute on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. Their presentation focused on shattering the myths around alcohol and other drugs.
Moving in New Directions
Moving in New Directions: Health Pathway
Service Area
School Districts in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
Who We Serve
Health pathway students from
6th to 12th grade
What we Provide
Health focused internships, career speakers, site visits, and trainings.
Moving in New Directions (MIND) program in Health Pathway provides behavioral and mental health training and support to high school students and staff to help health pathway students understand the importance of mental and behavioral health in all health-related careers, and to promote careers in the behavioral and mental health field.
MIND addresses the gap in mental and behavioral health in the Inland Empire.
Interested in this program?
79% of 80 2018-19 MIND students reported becoming more knowledgeable about
How to identify & help someone with suicidal thoughts The cultural differences in perception of health
61% percent indicated the advocacy component helped decrease stigma about mental health across campus
