Refer a Patient for OUD Treatment Online | Ophelia
Refer a patient for affordable, evidence-based opioid use disorder treatment
Ophelia combines MOUD with telehealth to provide flexible, low-barrier treatment for opioid use disorder. We offer care that’s private, convenient, and accessible from home or any quiet, safe space.
Comprehensive, virtual care from the nation’s leading OUD experts
Led by Dr.Arthur Robin Williams and Dr. Adam Bisaga, our highly trained clinical team provides evidence-based treatment that’s personal, connected, and built for long-term success.
Proactive outreach
Once a referral is submitted, our enrollment team will reach out the same day to answer questions and talk through next steps with your patient.
Intake visit
Our prescribing clinician will spend about an hour discussing treatment, history, and goals and if eligible, provide a same-day prescription.
Supportive induction
If needed, our clinical team will guide the patient through buprenorphine induction, providing comfort meds and check-in calls.
Weekly visits
The patient and prescribing clinician will meet weekly to monitor symptoms, progress, and adjust medications if needed.
Long term care
Once stable, the patient will meet with their clinical team monthly and have quarterly visits with their prescribing clinician.
In network insurance plans
We have dozens of in network plans including Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial.
Services offered
As the first and only fully virtual Center of Excellence and official rotation program for Yale and UPenn nursing programs, we’re able to offer unparalleled services for your patients.
Suboxone medication management across 14 states.
Treatment of common co-occurring psychiatric conditions and stimulant use disorder.
Comprehensive smoking cessation support.
Low-wait times and bridge clinic services for fast-tracked care.
7 day a week support from Ophelia’s care team.
Connected care, for you and your patients
Your referral matters.
We provide monthly outcome reports to keep you informed about your patients’ care journeys. If we’re ever unable to reach a patient, we’ll proactively reach out to you to help coordinate care and ensure no one falls through the cracks.
Frequently asked questions
Who can I reach out to for more information?
Our team is eager to learn more about your organization and explore solutions to help combat the opioid epidemic. You can contact our local Community Partnerships Manager or reach out to us directly via email.
Who is eligible for treatment in Ophelia?
People regularly using opioids who want to control or stop their use as well as those who don't need a higher level of care for acute medical or psychiatric issues.
What insurances does Ophelia take?
We are in network with a number of insurance plans, which you can see on our website.
What medications does Ophelia prescribe?
At the moment, Ophelia clinicians primarily prescribe Suboxone or the generic buprenorphine + naloxone combination. We can also prescribe medication for symptoms related to withdrawal during induction, such as nausea or trouble sleeping, and medication for depressive, anxiety, and insomnia disorders. Learn more about Suboxone here.
How does the patient attend their visits?
At Ophelia, all of our visits are done through Zoom. Zoom is a free to download video chat app that you can get on your smartphone, computer, or tablet.