Ideal Option

N/A this is an outpatient MAT Clinic.

The clinic treats adults in a co-ed environment. As it is an outpatient clinic, you will be in a waiting room with other patients (typically 5-15 people) before your individual appointment.

No, the program is based on a medical model and does not use 12-step or other peer-support frameworks as its primary modality.

N/A this is an outpatient MAT Clinic. You should bring your ID and insurance information to your appointment.

N/A this is an outpatient MAT Clinic.

N/A this is an outpatient MAT Clinic. Smoking is not permitted inside the medical building.

N/A this is an outpatient MAT Clinic. Patients live at home and attend scheduled appointments.

N/A this is an outpatient MAT Clinic.

No, the program is a clinical, evidence-based medical treatment and is not faith-based.

Yes, the clinic provides medication-assisted treatment and may prescribe buprenorphine-based medications, including Suboxone®, Zubsolv®, Sublocade®, or Brixadi®.

N/A this is an outpatient MAT Clinic. You may use your phone in the waiting room.

N/A this is an outpatient MAT Clinic.

Treatment is offered on a month-to-month basis. The total length of treatment is individualized and determined by you and your medical provider.

Care is provided by licensed Addiction Medicine Providers, including Nurse Practitioners such as Brooke Hewitt, FNP-C, and Sheri Bagley, FNP-BC.

The program's focus is on medication management rather than traditional psychotherapy. They do not offer therapy services like CBT, DBT, or group counseling.

Ideal Option specializes in treating substance use disorder and does not provide primary treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders.

Yes, they accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance plans.

The primary difference lies in the living arrangements. Inpatient programs require living at the facility 24/7 for immersive care. Outpatient treatment, like Ideal Option, allows you to live at home and attend scheduled appointments. A MAT clinic is a specialized outpatient model focused on using FDA-approved medications to manage addiction, offering flexibility for those with stable home environments.

Ideal Option provides ongoing medication management as long as it is clinically appropriate. They can also provide a list of local recovery resources for additional aftercare support.

For self-pay patients, the estimated cost is a $150/month subscription fee. The cost of medication is separate and is typically covered by insurance or paid at the pharmacy.

No, Ideal Option is not a detox facility. Their MAT programs are designed to manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings on an outpatient basis.

None. As a medical clinic focused on individual patient care, there are no formal family programs or therapy sessions.

They offer outpatient medication-assisted treatment for addiction to opioids (fentanyl, heroin), stimulants (meth), and alcohol.

No, their primary focus is the treatment of substance use disorder through medication management.

No, care is provided by Nurse Practitioners specializing in addiction medicine.

N/A this is an outpatient MAT Clinic.

N/A this is an outpatient MAT Clinic located in a medical office building.

They do not offer formal aftercare programs but may provide a list of local resources. Treatment is continuous and patients "discharge" when they and their provider agree that MAT is no longer needed.

Ideal Option was founded in 2012.

Ideal Option stands out by offering low-barrier, judgment-free care. They emphasize treating all patients with empathy and respect. Most new patients can start their evidence-based treatment within 1-3 days, making help immediately accessible.