Programs

Behavioral Health

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)

According to the NYS Department of Health, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) is the use of medications, with the use of psychosocial therapies and supports as needed, to provide a whole-person approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. While many people do well using just medication to treat their substance use disorder, other individuals benefit from additional psychosocial therapies and supports. Medication for opioid use disorder is the first line treatment for all persons, including pregnant and breastfeeding persons with opioid use disorder. Medication for opioid use disorder is the first line treatment for all persons, including pregnant and breastfeeding persons with opioid use disorder.

The Staten Island PPS behavioral health partners engage and assess clients to initiate medication assisted treatment and connect them to a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate for ongoing mentoring and engagement.