Medication‑Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program

Medication‑Assisted Treatment (MAT)

If you are struggling with a substance use issue or disorder, a medication‑assisted treatment (MAT) program can support your recovery. MAT is one of the most effective treatments for opioid and alcohol use disorders and helps reduce cravings and manage withdrawal symptoms.

This MAT program provides comprehensive coordinated care through a partnership between two respected health care organizations in southern New England. Gateway Healthcare, Rhode Island’s largest nonprofit behavioral health organization for treatment intervention and prevention, partners with Wood River Health, which has served Washington County Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut since 1976. Together, we help individuals work toward their recovery goals.

How the MAT Program Works

The MAT program combines medication counseling and behavioral health therapies. This approach addresses both the physical and emotional effects of substance use by helping to stabilize chemical imbalances in the body.

Your Care Team

Your care team provides counseling support education and medication tailored to your specific needs. They work with you throughout your treatment, monitor your progress and support your recovery every step of the way.

Inclusive and Comprehensive Care

• Wood River Health is a federally qualified health center.
• Services are provided without regard to race color sex religion age disability status national origin sexual orientation gender identity or expression protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
• We are an equal opportunity provider.
• Gateway Healthcare is a certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) designed to ensure access to coordinated comprehensive behavioral health care for anyone who requests services regardless of ability to pay place of residence or age, including children and youth.

Eligibility Requirements

You may be eligible to participate if you are:

• A current Gateway Healthcare patient
• A current Wood River Health primary care patient
• A current Wood River Health patient interested in becoming a Gateway Healthcare patient

Insurance Coverage

MAT programs are covered by Medicaid Medicare and most insurance plans.

Program Location and Contact Information

Groups and related services are provided at Wood River Health locations at 823 Main Street in Hope Valley and 17 Wells Street in Westerly.

To learn more, please call 401.387.4535 and ask for Sharon McGuinness.