San Francisco General Hospital – Opiate Treatment Outpatient Program is a government-operated substance use treatment provider in San Francisco, California, located at 1001 Potrero Avenue Ward 93. The Opiate Treatment Outpatient Program program is operated by San Francisco General Hospital.
Levels of care offered here include medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a federally certified opioid treatment program, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone and buprenorphine. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
For payment, the facility accepts government funding for substance use treatment and Medicaid. Payment assistance may be available, so ask the facility for details. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for pregnant/postpartum women and clients with HIV or AIDS. Services are available in Spanish. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
San Francisco General Hospital – Opiate Treatment Outpatient Program is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and state department of health.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.