Road to Care Mobile Addiction Service

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The UMass Memorial Health Road to Care Mobile Addiction Service is a street medicine program that offers walkup addiction care in the city of Worcester, MA. The Mobile Addiction Service provides free care to individuals experiencing housing insecurity, including prescribing suboxone and distributing naloxone kits in areas such as encampments, shelters, and food pantries. The program’s goal is to reduce opioid-related morbidity and mortality by offering mobile addiction services, including treatment for OUD. The mobile clinic can serve up to 30 patients in one-afternoon session, ensuring that care reaches all populations where they are. More than 2000 individuals have accessed the Road to Care Mobile Addiction van in over 11,000 encounters since May 2021.