Receiving Treatment at DVM
1. Determine Your Eligibility
To receive treatment services from DVM, you must be at least 18 years old. You must consent in writing to voluntary participation in methadone/buprenorphine treatment and complete a physical exam by an DVM staff physician. DVM gives priority to pregnant women and applicants who test positive for HIV.
You are also required to furnish documentation that you were dependent on heroin or other opiates during a one-year period prior to admission. An DVM staff member will explain this requirement during the prescreening telephone interview. This one-year dependency is not required for pregnant women or HIV-positive patients.
To receive non-medication-assisted treatment, you must be at least 18 years old and consent in writing to voluntary participation in treatment.
2. Schedule Screening Interview
If you would like to begin treatment at DVM, please call or visit our facility to schedule an interview. During your interview, a staff member will explain available DVM services and fees, as well as program rules and requirements.
3. Receive Medical Check
After your screening interview, you will need a complete medical work-up at DVM. The work-up includes a medical history and a physical exam with blood work and urine samples. It also includes tuberculosis (TB) and HIV and Hepatitis C testing are available upon request. Pregnant patients will be referred for prenatal care and an DVM follow-up.
4. Bring Photo ID
You will need two ID’s, one of which must be a photo ID when you are admitted to DVM.
Transferring to Another Facility
DVM will transfer you to another program for continued maintenance, detoxification, or another type of treatment if you request a transfer, or if the DVM treatment team determines that the transfer is in the best interest of your health and safety. All transfer requests are acted upon within one week. You may also be referred to a hospital for detoxification. If the transfer is denied, we will document the reason why in your record.