Opiate Treatment Programs (OTPs) are special programs overseen by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the State Opiate Treatment Authority to treat people with opiate use disorder (OUD), also known as opiate addiction.  Opiates are drugs like heroin, fentanyl, and pills like oxycodone, codeine, or hydrocodone.

OTPs combine counseling with evidence-based medications including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone to treat opiate use disorders.  These medications work in a variety of ways to bind to or block the opiate receptors in the brain and prevent withdrawal symptoms and cravings.  When prescribed appropriately, these medications are very safe, help support sobriety, and have been shown to reduce relapse, improve physical and mental wellbeing, and reduce rates of crime and incarceration.

JHC is an OTP owned and operated by the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe.  We are here to provide opiate use disorder treatment to any tribal citizens as well as any non-native individuals who live in Clallam or Jefferson County.  Patients who enroll at JHC must have opiate use disorder.  Any perspective patients will first receive a thorough assessment to determine eligibility for our program.  Patients will not receive any medication until eligibility is confirmed and enrollment is completed. 

MAT stands for Medication Assisted Treatment.  It is an older term that has now been replaced by the term Medication for Opiate Use Disorder (MOUD).  In the past, MAT was often used to refer to relatively short-term use of prescription medications to help someone stop using opiates.  MOUD is now the more accepted term among medical and behavioral health providers since it does not carry with it an implication for treatment timeline, and many people will need long-term MOUD to their support recovery.

Cost of treatment is variable based on the individualized treatment plan.  We accept Medicaid and most major insurance plans.  We have cash pay prices that are available upon request.  For patients involved in deferred prosecution programs, please speak with the clinic administrator regarding costs.

Out of respect for our patients’ privacy, we ask that all visitors who are accompanying someone to treatment please remain in their vehicle or return to pick-up the patient when treatment is completed.  Be aware that treatment may take 3-4 hours, depending on the services provided.

In alliance with the federal ADA laws, no dogs or pets are allowed in the clinic.  Service animals who are specifically trained to do work or perform a task for a person with disabilities are welcome.  Comfort and/or emotional support animals are not service animals and not recognized by the ADA.