Free addiction 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 under-insured 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.
Virtual treatment for at-home recovery from opioid addiction
FDA-approved medications support recovery, relieve withdrawal symptoms, and reduce cravings.
Suboxone
Buprenorphine/naloxone helps manage opioid withdrawal and cravings, reducing the risk of overdose and relapse
Naltrexone
Naltrexone blocks the effects of opioids in the brain and helps to reduce cravings, for a lower risk of relapse.
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 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.
How to get started
Download the app
Download the Workit Health app, answer a few questions, and schedule your first appointment.
First appointment
Meet your dedicated licensed clinician in a 1:1 video call and discuss your recovery goals, care plan, and any necessary medication.
Pickup your medications
As appropriate, your clinician will e-prescribe medication to your pharmacy to relieve cravings and support your recovery.
Monthly group follow-ups
Connect with your provider, a coach, and other members on the same journey in shared follow-up visits each month.
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.
