Personalized virtual care for substance use disorders
Charlie Health provides addiction therapy and medication-assisted treatment from home
What is virtual care for SUD?
Our specialized virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for substance use disorders (SUD) integrates MAT* with a group-based clinical substance use disorder curriculum. Each client receives a a personalized treatment plan that supports long-term recovery from opioid use disorder, alcohol use disorder, and other substance use challenges.
Personalized group sessions
By bringing together clients of similar ages who are experiencing similar substance use issues, we’re able to create group environments where people can learn how to build connections and foster long-term healing.
Individual therapy
One-on-one connections are critical to the IOP model, which is why each client’s recovery plan includes weekly sessions with a primary therapist skilled in treating substance use disorders.
Family therapy
A leading predictor of success in IOP is family involvement. Our virtual IOP’s family therapy component teaches communication and coping skills to manage family relationship issues and create a more supportive and affirming home environment both during and after substance abuse recovery.
We also offer dozens of free family support groups for family members and loved ones of clients enrolled in our program. Learn more here.
Getting started with a referral
How it works
Submit a referral
Provide basic client information through our secure form or by calling our Admissions Team
Confirm eligibility
Receive confirmation if your client qualifies for our virtual intensive treatment program
Stay connected
Receive ongoing updates on your client’s progress and outcomes
Charlie Health’s compassionate approach to SUD treatment
Charlie Health’s Clinical Team meets clients exactly where they are on their unique journeys to recovery from substance use disorders.
With a focus on creating personalized treatment plans, we ensure each client gets the specialized care they deserve.
We believe that building connections is key to effective treatment, helping to combat the isolation and shame often tied to substance use disorders. By fostering a culture of honesty and recognizing the good intentions of our clients, we aim to ease these difficult emotions. We see substance use as a symptom, not a disease, and through the simple yet powerful words “Me too,” we offer a path toward healing.
Our unique approach to SUD treatment
Virtual Naltrexone & Suboxone management
In-network with insurance
Substance use disorder recovery groups
Immediate availability
Flexible scheduling, including nights & weekends
More than 90% of SUD clients see improvements in their most severe mental health symptoms
What is Virtual MAT?
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is an evidence-based intervention for people struggling with substance use disorders that utilizes FDA-approved medication for ongoing treatment and recovery
These medications often help to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms while someone is attempting to stop using opioids, alcohol, or other substances
Our unique, comprehensive approach to addiction treatment pairs MAT with therapy multiple times per week into a personalized recovery treatment plan for each client
Suboxone
Suboxone (sometimes referred to as buprenorphine and naloxone) can be used for opioid use disorder recovery. Suboxone itself is an opioid but produces weak opioid effects. This allows it to reduce withdrawal symptoms without producing the actual effect of an opioid.
At Charlie Health, we limit Suboxone prescriptions to oral versions.
Naltrexone
Naltrexone is a medication used to support recovery from alcohol use disorder or opioid use disorder. It works by reducing cravings and psychological dependence on substances, helping clients maintain their progress in recovery.
At Charlie Health, we exclusively prescribe the pill form of Naltrexone, not the injectable version (commonly known as Vivitrol). For clients using Naltrexone for opioid use disorder, it is essential to be off opioids for at least three days before starting treatment.
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Charlie Health might be for your client if…
You client is discharging from an inpatient or residential detox program
You client is ready to continue your long-term journey of recovery from substance abuse
Your client is interested in combining MAT with therapy for a holistic approach to healing
FAQs about substance use disorder treatment at Charlie Health
How does virtual medication-assisted treatment (MAT) work at Charlie Health?
Virtual MAT at Charlie Health is designed to help clients with substance use disorders (SUD) by combining FDA-approved medications with our hallmark virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Each MAT treatment plan consists of 9-12 hours per week of:
- Curated SUD groups
- Individual therapy
- Family therapy
- Psychiatry
In addition to our standard treatment model, all clients have access to 24/7 crisis care, 20+ free family support groups, peer mentors, Alumni Programming, and more.
We design each MAT treatment plan with one primary goal in mind: helping clients heal from SUDs and rediscover hope. If you have a client who could benefit from Charlie Health, visit referrals.charliehealth.com/referrals to fill out our quick and easy online referral form.
How do I know if Charlie Health’s virtual IOP with MAT is right for my client?
Our virtual MAT program and virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is an appropriate level of care for clients who need more than once-weekly therapy and medication to cope with SUD and other serious mental health conditions. Many of our clients have either recently discharged from a higher level of care (e.g., residential, inpatient, emergency room, detox program) or are seeking more support than traditional weekly talk therapy (outpatient). Our program offers both initiation and maintenance of FDA-approved prescriptions to treat SUD. The program combines these medications with therapy to address cravings and withdrawal symptoms while supporting overall recovery.
While typical outpatient treatment involves one therapy session per week, our virtual IOP with MAT offers multiple hours of treatment per week. At Charlie Health, each client receives a customized treatment plan that includes three group sessions per week, one individual therapy session per week, and one family therapy session per week. Our MAT program also includes weekly psychiatry meetings to receive needed medication and review drug screens.
How do I make a referral?
Visit referrals.charliehealth.com/referrals to fill out our quick and easy online referral form.
Otherwise, you can call our Admissions Team at 1 (866) 508-7084, or fax your referral to (406) 720-7793.
We’ll need the client’s name, date of birth, and insurance information (if you have it).
Will Charlie Health coordinate care with outside providers and/or provide treatment updates?
Absolutely! We are committed to providing regular treatment updates to referring providers to ensure continuity of care. Our Outreach Team can keep you updated as your client progresses through our admissions process; once the client is admitted to Charlie Health, our Care Team can provide weekly, biweekly, and/or monthly treatment updates on your client’s progress.
To get your client or patient started with our program, fill out our quick and easy online referral form!
Does Charlie Health take insurance?
We are in-network with most major insurance plans, including:
- UnitedHealthcare
- Cigna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Humana
- TriCare
- Medicaid (in select states)
- And more
We also accept self-pay. To learn if your client’s insurance is covered, submit a referral at referrals.charliehealth.com/referrals
*Please note that our MAT program is currently available in select states. Contact our Admissions Team by submitting a referral to learn more about availability and other treatment options.