The event will feature 15+ recovery support agencies and will be held in Mission Park on Thursday, August 31, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
SPOKANE, Wash., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Ideal Option, a national leader in outpatient medication-assisted treatment for opioids, methamphetamine, alcohol and polysubstance, is partnering with local recovery support agencies to host a special event on International Overdose Awareness Day. The goal for the event is to educate the community on recovery resources and spotlight the devastating impact of overdose on our community.
The opioid crisis continues to plague the state of Washington, with fentanyl use and overdose deaths surging, particularly in Spokane. According to the Spokane County Department of Health, there was a 186% increase in fentanyl-related overdoses between 2020 and 2021.In addition, Spokane was designated by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) in 2022 as one of eleven crisis spots for fentanyl addiction after its seizures increased by 1,098%.
Ideal Option data support the effectiveness of medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. Among Washington state patients who continued treatment with Ideal Option throughout 2022, urine drug testing revealed a remarkable 98% reduction in fentanyl use and a 94% reduction in total opioid use.
On Thursday, August 31, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., all members of the community are invited to gather in Mission Park, located at 1208 E Mission Ave in Spokane, for this special event.
Attendees will be able learn about local recovery resources, collect materials and support community members whose lives have been impacted by overdose.
Participating organizations include:
- Ideal Option
- Amerigroup
- Compassionate Addiction Treatment
- Hope House
- Molina Healthcare
- NEW ESD 101
- Northpoint Recovery
- Peer Spokane
- Royal Life Centers
- Salvation Army
- Sequoia Detox
- Spokane Health District
- Spokane Neighborhood Action Program
- Spokane Treatment Center/ORTC
For questions about this event, email Marketing Director Olivia Roe at [email protected].
About Ideal Option‥
Headquartered in Kennewick, Washington, Ideal Option was founded in 2012 and has since helped‥more than 70,000 patients through a network of 90+ office-based‥medication-assisted treatment (MAT) clinics across 11 states. With a mission to serve under-served communities, Ideal Option accepts all forms of insurance including Medicaid and Medicare. Financial assistance and payment plans are‥also‥available.‥
Ideal Option’s team of medical providers carry certifications in Addiction and Emergency Medicine, Internal, and Family Medicine, among other specialties. The company also employs social workers, caseworkers, counselors, and mental health practitioners. This holistic approach helps drive positive outcomes, including family stability, stable housing, improved overall health, and reduced rates of recidivism.‥
In all the communities it serves, Ideal Option collaborates with existing stakeholders and providers to improve the continuum of care. This approach includes partnerships with emergency rooms and county jail systems, where individuals with substance use disorder often appear, as well as collaborating with numerous support agencies and municipal programs addressing social needs such as housing, mental health, and nutrition support.‥
Media Contact
Olivia Roe, Ideal Option, 1 9199466644, [email protected], www.idealoption.com
SOURCE Ideal Option
