Online treatment for opioids
Non-judgmental care that works, combining medication, therapeutic support, and human connection—entirely through your phone.
Medication
Medication can reduce cravings, relieve withdrawal symptoms, and lower the risk of relapse so that you have the opportunity to heal and develop new coping strategies.
Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) and naltrexone are FDA-approved to treat opioid use disorder. Workit Health providers are licensed clinicians who prescribe both, as appropriate.
Video appointments
All our clinician visits are online video appointments that you reach via our app. Your provider will check in with you and monitor your health throughout your treatment.
Monthly follow-up appointments will be group follow-up appointments that include a clinician, a behavioral health team member, and your fellow Workit Health members on similar recovery paths.
Free at home drug screening
Choose between two convenient, judgment-free options for submitting urine drug screens online via the Workit Health app. Drug screens are shipped directly to you at no additional cost.
Drug screening is an important tool in making sure you get the full benefit of your medication and program. We are a harm-reduction program, so we don't punish our members for testing positive for substances.
Recovery groups
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.
Unlimited chat
You have a whole team of people rooting for you in your recovery. In-app messaging lets you reach out when you have questions or need help, and reach real people. Chat with your clinical, behavioral health, and admin teams.
Co-occurring disorders
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Hep C
- PrEP
Many people with substance use disorders also struggle with a co-occuring condition like anxiety, depression, insomnia. or hepatitis C. Your provider is an exprienced clinician who can treat these conditions alongside your treatment for opioid or alcohol use disorder. They can also prescribe PrEP for HIV prevention to keep you safer.
The answers you're looking for
Do you accept insurance?
We accept many major insurance plan, Medicaid and Medicare in several states, or self-pay.
- Anthem
- Aetna
- Horizon
- Oscar
- United Healthcare
- Cigna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- and more
What states are you in?
- Michigan
- Florida
- Ohio
- New Jersey
- Texas
How does this work?
1) Download the Workit Health app
Join in just a few minutes. We’ll verify your insurance or give you pricing information.
2) Schedule an appointment with your provider
Schedule a video appointment to meet with a licensed provider who will really listen.
3) Order drug tests
Our drug screening process is 100% online and simple, and drug tests are shipped to you at no extra cost.
4) Video chat with a nonjudgmental clinician
Our providers are compassionate, kind, and dedicated to helping people make positive change.
5) Receive medication if appropriate
After your first visit, your provider will e-prescribe medication to your local pharmacy, as appropriate.
6) Get ongoing support
Attend monthly group follow-up visits (or Shared Medical Appointments), join online recovery groups, connect with others in members-only forums, complete skills-based therapeutic courses, and more.
How do I meet my doctor?
You will meet with a Workit Health clinician directly via video appointment through Zoom.
Log in to your account at your scheduled appointment time and click on the appointment to get a secure link to the Zoom room.
Follow-up appointments are monthly group follow-up visits (or Shared Medical Appointments) with a clinician, behavioral health support, and your fellow Workit Health members. Group follow-up visits and recovery group sessions also take place through Zoom.
How do I get started?
The signup process is 100% confidential and takes only a few minutes. Sign up and schedule your orientation appointment directly online.
If you have questions, you can request more information and have a confidential text conversation.
How is this different from other apps?
The Workit Health app brings an entire treatment program—licensed clinicians who provide medication management, recovery groups, convenient drug screening, messaging with your care team, and interactive courses—right onto your phone. It’s an innovative app that includes so much more than other recovery apps offer.
Do you treat anything else?
Workit Health treats opioid and alcohol use disorders. Because some conditions frequently co-occur with substance use disorders, our providers also offer our members treatment for anxiety, depression, insomnia, hepatitis C, and more, as well as prescribing PrEP to prevent HIV.
How do you handle withdrawal symptoms?
When beginning Suboxone (buprenorpine/naloxone), most people are instructed by their provider to wait until they experience a certain level of withdrawal symptoms , which signal that it is safe to begin taking Suboxone. We talk about this process in our blog post, How to Get Ready for Suboxone Induction.
Once you begin taking Suboxone, the goal is to feel no further withdrawal symptoms. If you do experience them, speak to your provider about adjusting your dose.
Do I need to do group follow-ups?
Yes, the Workit Health program includes group follow-up visits for all of our members. This model provides not only excellent medical care and behavioral healt support, but also peer connections that have been shown to improve outcomes and help people reach their recovery goals.
How to get started
Download the app
Download the Workit Health app, answer a few questions, and schedule your first appointment.
First appointment
Meet your dedicated licensed clinician in a 1:1 video call and discuss your recovery goals, care plan, and any necessary medication.
Pickup your medications
As appropriate, your clinician will e-prescribe medication to your pharmacy to relieve cravings and support your recovery.
Monthly group follow-ups
Connect with your provider, a coach, and other members on the same journey in shared follow-up visits each month.
We've helped 30k+ people find their path to recovery
Why do our members choose us?
- Judgment-free providers who don't punish members for going off course
- Whole-person care that treats co-occurring conditions like anxiety, depression, hepatitis C, and more
- A sense of community built in group follow-ups, online recovery groups, and members-only forums
- The confidence of recieving evidence-based care that's grounded in science
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Frequently asked questions
With opioid addiction, people are physically and emotionally depleted. When you give someone the first couple of doses of buprenorphine, they immediately feel better. When you see them for their follow-up, they say they feel like a new person. It’s not often that you’re able to see the result of treatment so quickly.
Dr. Kevin Armington
Workit Physician, Board Member of Office of Alcoholism and Substance Use Services
What can I expect from the program?
Physical, emotional, and mental support
You’ll meet with a clinician who listens. Then in Shared Medical Appointments, you’ll get support from that provider, other Workit Health members, and the behavioral health team. You’re not going to feel alone out there. We have groups you join and courses that you can do that are fun and not like being in school. It’s supportive. It’s a little something you carry in your pocket.
Shannon Brigham
Workit Physician Assistant, VP of Medical Practice, Adjunct Professor at Seton Hall University PA Program
Is telemedicine an effective way to treat addiction?
Yes
With telemedicine, you can get the treatment that you need from the comfort of your home. Not everyone can find a babysitter to get to get to a treatment center. Workit Health was one of the first innovative programs to offer telehealth even before COVID. I love being able to reach out to people who need help wherever they are.
Janessa Perrin
Head of Behavioral Health, Master's of Social Work from University of Michigan
Citations
1. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). (2022). Medication-Assisted Treatment. https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment.
2. American Society of Addiction Medicine. (2015). The ASAM National Practice Guideline for the Use of Medications in the Treatment of Addiction Involving Opioid Use. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26406300/
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4. Schuckit, M. A. (2016). Treatment of Opioid-Use Disorders, New England Journal of Medicine 375, no. 4: 357–68, http://dx.doi.org/10.1056/NEJMra1604339.
5. National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2021). Medications to Treat Opioid Use Disorder Research Report. https://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/medications-to-treat-opioid-addiction/overview
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