REACH Project, Inc.

• Program Representative Interviewed: Samantha Stevenson, Director of Operations, and Vailarie Eubanks, Communications Coordinator
• Location: Ithaca, New York
• Program Overview: The REACH Project, Inc. is a New York State (NYS) Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) licensed nonprofit organization committed to reducing the harmful consequences of substance misuse, patient centered care, and expanding access to substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services. Serving thousands of patients across 56 counties in New York, The REACH Project, Inc. provides a range of services, including:
  • Medication for opioid use disorder
  • Primary care services
  • Acute care
  • Outreach
  • Integrated behavioral health
  • Individual and group counseling
  • Psychiatric medication management
  • Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD)
  • HIV management, treatment, and testing
  • Hepatitis testing, treatment, and immunization
  • Naloxone training
  • Case management
  • Peer support services
  REACH Medical, a licensed medical provider under NYS OASAS, offers low-threshold, harm-reduction-informed care for patients with SUDs. The practice does not discharge patients or require them to wean off medication. REACH Medical also practices evidence-based care and implements a patient-centered approach to address each patient's unique needs.

Models represented by this program:

• Naloxone Training and Distribution Programs
• Medications for Substance Use Disorders
• Behavioral Health Integration
• Behavioral Therapy Models
• Telehealth Models
• Case Management Models
• Peer-Based Recovery Support Programs