Bowen Recovery Center adds treatment options for Opioid Use Disorder patients during COVID-19 response
The list of closures continues to grow in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States, however, individuals in treatment for substance use and specifically in a Medication Assisted Treatment program cannot put their treatment on pause. Bowen Recovery Center, a division of Bowen Center, is open for treatment and new patients are also welcome.
In addition to health and safety measures taken company-wide, some additional options for treatment at Bowen Recovery Center will be available starting on Monday. The Bowen Recovery Center treats Opioid Use Disorder specifically using a complex treatment model that includes daily medication to remove withdrawal symptoms and cravings, along with therapy and case management to help patients rebuild their lives.
The Center has received approval from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA - a division of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) and the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addictions (DMHA - a division of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration) to allow an expanded number of patients who are eligible to take prescribed medication home to self-administer for up to 28 days instead of daily commutes to the Center to receive their medication. Patients must follow a fully guided protocol to keep the medication and themselves safe.
In addition, most clinical services (psychiatric, therapy, and community-based case management) will be done via phone. The medical team will remain on-site during regular business hours and those services will continue as normal for patients not eligible for take-home medication and new patients.
Temporarily moving to this model will increase Bowen Recovery Center’s capacity to see more patients and serve new and returning patients to help guard their mental and physical health. “This is a difficult time for everyone. When you add a serious disease like Substance Use Disorder to the mix you are compounding the stress level,” said Dr. Carolyn Warner-Greer, Bowen Recovery Center Medical Director. “I
am pleased we are able to proactively adapt to the situation to keep our patients safe without any disruption of services.”
Bowen Recovery Center will continue to follow the guidance from SAMHSA, DMHA and the CDC to ensure the health and safety of its patients and staff and provide on-going, uninterrupted, life-changing care. For more information 24 hours a day, call (260) 433-7464.