FAQ
No, the Chesapeake Healthcare Center (CHCC) will not dispense any controlled substances.
No. the Chesapeake Healthcare Center will not dispense or prescribe Methadone.
Yes, CHCC will accept a valid WV Medicaid card for all covered services rendered.
Patients enrolled in the Office Based Medication Assisted Program (OBMAT) will be required to attend treatment services based on their phase level in the program.
Phase I – patients in early recovery will attend 5 treatment sessions each month (2 individual and 3 group therapy sessions). Patients in Phase I will see the physician weekly and will not receive more than a 1-week prescription of medication. Patients in Phase I will have a urine drug screen weekly to monitor compliance with program requirements.
Phase II – patients in this phase will attend 4 treatment sessions each month (2 individual and 2 group therapy sessions). Patients in Phase II will see the physician every 2 weeks and will receive a 1-week prescription with 1 refill. Patients in Phase II will have random urine drug screens and call backs (to verify that the prescription medication is being taken as prescribed). Patients struggling at this Phase will be moved back to Phase I for more support.
Phase III- patients in this phase will attend 3 treatment sessions each month (1 individual and 2 group therapy sessions). Patients in Phase III will see the physician every 3 weeks and will receive a 1-week prescription with 2 refills. Patients in Phase III will have random urine drug screens and call backs (to verify that the prescription medication is being taken as prescribed). Patients struggling at this Phase will be moved back to a lower Phase for more support.
All therapy services will be conducted using evidenced based practice interventions that have been proven effective with this patient population, i.e., Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, etc.