FALL 2024
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Our Enhanced Referral Platform is Coming Soon!
MATTERS is finalizing its new and improved rapid referral platform for opioid use disorder.
The new platform will make the referral process easier than ever, while still linking individuals to the treatment and resources needed in their recovery journey.
FOLLOW-UP SUPPORT SERVICES
MATTERS referrals come with several barrier-reducing services including follow-up support.
Our staff contacts patients within 72 hours of being referred and again at 30, 60, and 90 days to help navigate barriers to treatment and support continuity of care.
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RESOURCE LIBRARY
We’ve refreshed the look of our website’s resource library to make educational materials easier to access.
You can now easily search, downloads, and print resources on a variety of topics related to opioid use disorder.
Find Educational Materials
NEW REFERRAL PARTNERS
The MATTERS Outreach team has been hard at work expanding our rapid referral network.
Since our last newsletter in August, we’ve onboarded 36 new treatment organizations and referral partners!
Join the Network
Harm Reduction Highlights
VENDING MACHINE PROGRAM EXPANSION
Our program has successfully deployed 18 machines in communities across New York State. In 2025, the program plans to expand to 40+ machines to further improve access to life-saving supplies.
We are actively onboarding new partners to host and manage these machines!
APPLY TO HOST A MACHINE
COMMUNITY TRAININGS
MATTERS facilitates free harm reduction training for organizations and community groups.
Topics include how to respond to an opioid overdose with naloxone, how to use drug test strips, and the history of the harm reduction movement.
Schedule a free training
HARM REDUCTION SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTION HIGHLIGHT
Our harm reduction vending machines have dispensed over 40,000 fentanyl test strips, xylazine test strips, and naloxone (Narcan) units to community members.
Order free supplies and access instructional resources on our website.
Find harm reduction supplies
News & Media
Telemedicine Guidelines Expiring
Telehealth prescribing guidelines for opioid use disorder are set to expire by the end of 2024.
Read more
Medetomidine Education
Medetomidine is a potent sedative-analgesic that is contaminating other drugs.
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Principles of Harm Reduction
The harm reduction movement is based on eight principles that promote health & dignity.
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