Live in Ohio? Check if you’re eligible
Free addiction treatment for some Ohioans
Uninsured and under-insured residents of some rural counties in Ohio may be eligible to receive clinical treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorders—including medication like Suboxone or naltrexone—at no cost to them, covered by a grant.
This grant is available certain uninsured and under-insured individuals in Ashland, Crawford, Hancock, Marion, Hardin, Wayne, Erie, and Huron Counties, Ohio. People with private insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid that fully covers their treatment will not be eligible.
Expert addiction treatment at no cost
With the support of a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration, some residents of the following Ohio counties can receive Workit Health’s evidence-based, online treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorders at no cost to them:
- Ashland County
- Crawford County
- Hancock County
- Marion County
- Hardin County
- Wayne County
- Erie County
- Huron County
This grant-funded care is designed to make effective, non-judgmental treatment more accessible to member of rural Ohio communities.
How does online recovery work?
Medication support
Our doctors prescribe Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) to relieve withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings for opioids, and naltrexone or acamprosate to relieve cravings for alcohol.
Medication is supported by a complete treatment program, which includes online groups, skills-based coursework, and community connections.
Virtual doctor's appointments
All our clinician visits are online and hosted through our secure app. Like any doctor's appointment, our providers will check in with you and monitor your health throughout your treatment. The only difference is that it is all online.
Group meetings
Recovery can be complicated and unpredictable. That's why our peer- and counselor-led groups are available online, so you have access to support when you need it most.
Groups cover a wide range of topics and identities, so you can join the ones that fit you best. Participate as much or as little as you choose.
Answers to your questions
Who is eligible for this no-cost treatment?
To be eligible for treatment coverage under this HRSA grant, you must be:
- a resident of one of these counties in Ohio:
- Ashland County
- Crawford County
- Hancock County
- Marion County
- Hardin County
- Wayne County
- Erie County
- Huron County
- uninsured or under-insured
- experiencing opioid use disorder or alcohol use disorder
In order to receive treatment from Workit Health’s telemedicine program, you will also need to have a computer, tablet, or smartphone with a camera and internet access.
What does this grant cover?
As a member of Workit Health, you will have access to our online treatment program for opioid or alcohol use disorder. This includes:
- video appointments with a licensed clinician who really listens
- online recovery group sessions
- in-app chat messaging with your care team
- drug screening submitted via the Workit Health app
- interactive therapeutic courses
- medication e-prescribed to one of our partnering local pharmacies
Is medication included?
Yes, this HRSA grant covers the cost of medications from one of our partnering local pharmacies.
Prescribing medication is always at the discretion of the provider. When appropriate, Workit Health clinicians will prescribe medications including Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) or naltrexone.
Why does this grant cover treatment costs?
Rural communities are heavily affected by substance use disorders, but often don’t have the treatment options available in more urban areas. To counter this and support rural counties in Ohio, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded Workit Health a grant to improve access to care in Ashland, Hancock, and Crawford Counties in Ohio.
This sounds too good to be true.
It can be hard to trust that anyone would give you something for nothing, but this is a legitimate, government-funded grant intended to support rural health. It’s real. You can learn more about this RCORP program here.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number HB1RH49881. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
