BUFFALO, N.Y. — A local effort to deal with the ongoing opioid crisis is showing some results.
That's the word from the folks at BestSelf Behavioral Health which shared an update Monday on its "24/7 Virtual Medication Assisted Treatment Centers."
The centers launched three months ago letting people receive assistance without needing a referral from a physician or treatment center.
BestSelf says, it has already been able to help 50 people fighting addiction, already passing its goal of 48 people in the first year.
"We know that there are many paths to recovery from opioid use disorder, and this project provides additional access to vulnerable individuals in our community and saves lives," said Elizabeth Woike-Ganga, President and CEO of BestSelf Behavioral Health.
Anyone struggling with addiction or who knows someone looking for help is urged to call the WNY Opioid Addiction Treatment 24/7 Virtual Medication Treatment Center at 716-463-6222.
