Opioid Response
Helping Richmond Heal
We’re committed to connecting Richmond residents, families, and care providers with treatment options, real-time data, and life-saving resources—empowering our community with the tools and support needed to navigate substance use and recovery with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
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Together, We Can Reduce Overdose and Increase Hope
This platform serves as Richmond’s comprehensive digital resource in the fight against the opioid crisis—bringing together treatment information, crisis response tools, community engagement, and local data in one accessible space.
Designed for residents, healthcare providers, and policymakers alike, the site offers a streamlined way to explore substance use disorder treatment options, including detox services, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), recovery housing, peer support, and mental health care. It connects users directly to emergency services like 988 and 211, and provides real-time access to overdose data and provider dashboards through partnerships with state and regional agencies.
Whether you’re looking for immediate help, guiding someone through recovery, or developing strategies to improve public health outcomes in our city, this platform equips you with the tools, knowledge, and community connections to take action.
Together, we’re building a more resilient, informed, and compassionate Richmond.
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Detox & MAT
Medical detoxification services and Medication-Assisted Treatment (e.g., methadone, Suboxone, naltrexone) for opioid use disorder.
Mental Health Support
Access to individual therapy, group counseling, crisis stabilization, and dual-diagnosis care for co-occurring mental health conditions.
Recovery Housing
Safe, substance-free housing options including sober living homes and transitional housing programs for people in recovery.
Reentry Support
Services for individuals recently released from incarceration—housing, Medicaid enrollment, employment help, and case management.
Insurance & Access Assistance
Help navigating Medicaid, Medicare, and free/low-cost service options for uninsured or underinsured individuals.
Peer Support & Navigation
Programs led by certified peer recovery specialists who provide guidance, emotional support, and lived-experience mentorship.
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Opioid Response Team
Richmond, VA 23219