Paterson, NJ combats city’s opioid problem with RealFix program

In Progress

Paterson, NJ, has implemented a program to deliver Suboxone, a medication used to treat opioid addiction, within 90 minutes to those who need it. This initiative aims to reduce barriers to treatment by providing faster access to medication-assisted therapy for opioid use disorder. By leveraging technology and partnerships with local pharmacies, Paterson seeks to improve health outcomes and support individuals in their recovery journey.

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Paterson, NJ

Municipality in New Jersey

United States

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Paterson, N.J., promises Suboxone delivery in 90 minutes | StateScoop

A new program in Paterson, New Jersey, hopes to upend the current treatment model by offering Suboxone to drug users fast.

Project Succeeded

RealFix, funded with a $1 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies, has handled 213 clients since it started early last year. That group that includes 85 people who were unsheltered when they entered the program.

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