Free alcohol treatment for some Ohioans
With the support of a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration, some residents of the following Ohio counties can receive Workit Health’s evidence-based, online treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorders at no cost to them:
- Ashland
- Crawford
- Hancock
- Marion
- Hardin
- Wayne
- Erie
- Huron
This grant-funded care is designed to make effective, non-judgmental treatment more accessible to member of rural Ohio communities.
This grant is available certain uninsured and out-of-network individuals in Ashland, Crawford, Hancock, Marion, Hardin, Wayne, Erie, and Huron Counties, Ohio. People with private insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid that fully covers their treatment will not be eligible.
At-home treatment to help you quit drinking
FDA-approved medications support recovery and relieve cravings for long-term change.
Naltrexone
Naltrexone blocks the effects of opioids in the brain and helps to reduce cravings, for a lower risk of relapse.
Acamprosate
Acamprosate (Campral) reduces alcohol cravings and can help brain chemistry recover.
What's included
Confidential, secure, and personalized recovery with no surprise in-app charges.
Clinical care
- FDA-approved medications Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) and naltrexone prescribed by your Workit Health licensed clinicians as appropriate.
- Online video appointments each month with your provider to check in and monitor your health throughout your treatment.
- Free at home drug screening shipped directly to you. We are a harm-reduction program, so we don't punish our members for testing positive for substances.
- Care for co-occurring conditions like anxiety, depression, hepatitis C, and PrEP
Community
- Group follow-up appointments that include a clinician, a behavioral health team member, and your fellow Workit Health members on similar recovery paths.
- Unlimited chat messaging lets you reach out when you have questions or need help, and reach real people. Chat with your clinical, behavioral health, and admin teams.
- Online recovery groups that cover a wide range of topics and identities, so you can join the ones that fit you best. Participate as much or as little as you choose.
Shame-free
- Founded by two women in recovery, our team—comprised of individuals on their own recovery journeys—is dedicated to empowering people to live their best lives.
- A harm-reduction program respects all recovery goals—including moderation
- We don't "kick people out" from the program for going off course
- We have experience treating pregnant people with substance use disorders
Answers to your questions
Who is eligible for this no-cost treatment?
To be eligible for treatment coverage under this HRSA grant, you must be:
- a resident of one of these counties in Ohio:
- Ashland County
- Crawford County
- Hancock County
- Marion County
- Hardin County
- Wayne County
- Erie County
- Huron County
- uninsured, out-of-network, or under-insured
- experiencing opioid use disorder or alcohol use disorder
In order to receive treatment from Workit Health’s telemedicine program, you will also need to have a computer, tablet, or smartphone with a camera and internet access.
What does this grant cover?
As a member of Workit Health, you will have access to our online treatment program for opioid or alcohol use disorder. This includes:
- video appointments with a licensed clinician who really listens
- online recovery group sessions
- in-app chat messaging with your care team
- drug screening submitted via the Workit Health app
- interactive therapeutic courses
- medication e-prescribed to one of our partnering local pharmacies
Is medication included?
Yes, this HRSA grant covers the cost of medications from one of our partnering local pharmacies.
Prescribing medication is always at the discretion of the provider. When appropriate, Workit Health clinicians will prescribe medications including Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) or naltrexone.
Why does this grant cover treatment costs?
Rural communities are heavily affected by substance use disorders, but often don’t have the treatment options available in more urban areas. To counter this and support rural counties in Ohio, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded Workit Health a grant to improve access to care in Ashland, Hancock, and Crawford Counties in Ohio.
This sounds too good to be true.
It can be hard to trust that anyone would give you something for nothing, but this is a legitimate, government-funded grant intended to support rural health. It’s real. You can learn more about this RCORP program here.
The Workit 90 Day Plan
Recovery designed to fit into your life
Month 1
Stabilize
Focus on key elements of your recovery journey, including understanding your motivation, building a network of support, and receiving expert care to manage cravings.
- A treatment plan created with a licensed medical provider
- Weekly video visits (either 1:1 with a medical provider or in group follow-up appointments)
- Medication e-prescribed to relieve cravings, as appropriate
- Alcohol withdrawal care with monitoring support by medical assistants
- Manage co-occurring disorders like anxiety and depression
- Enroll in at least 1 online recovery group
- Activities, tools, and affirmations in your inbox
- In-app care team chat support
Month 2
Strengthen
Add tools to your recovery toolbox and develop new coping skills while you continue to receive expert clinical care. We'll also focus on peer support in groups and our Forum chatrooms.
- All Month 1 features
- Switch from weekly appointments to bi-weekly appointments
- Participate in Forum
- Learn coping strategies
- Recovery stories in your inbox
- Attend at least 1 online recovery group, with no upper limit
Month 3
Thrive
Build on your recovery foundation with once a month, 60-minute group visits for support, optional medication management, and staying connected through in-app chats and peer chatrooms.
- All Month 1 + Month 2 features
- Switch from bi-weekly appointments to once a month group follow-ups
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number HB1RH49881. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
