OBOT Buprenorphine Induction Clinic

OBIC (OBOT Buprenorphine Induction Clinic) is an outpatient addiction treatment program in San Francisco, California, specializing in medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.

Part of UCSF's Division of Substance Use and Addiction Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, OBIC offers office based buprenorphine induction, outpatient detoxification and stabilization services.

With a strong harm reduction philosophy, the clinic helps adults stop, cut back, or reduce the harms related to drug use while connecting them to long term care.

Medication Assisted Treatment Programs at OBIC

Care typically begins with office based buprenorphine induction, where patients are assessed and started on medication in a supportive outpatient setting.

The clinic also provides methadone related ambulatory detox and stabilization support, serving as a bridge into ongoing community based care.

Patients can expect evidence based services including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, brief intervention, substance use counseling and telehealth options.

Once stabilized, individuals are transitioned to community based primary care or mental health providers for continued buprenorphine treatment, including support for co-occurring disorders.

Quick Facts About OBIC

OBIC is located at 1380 Howard Street in San Francisco's South of Market area, centrally located with Behavioral Health Access Services. The clinic provides outpatient addiction treatment, outpatient detoxification and medication assisted treatment.

It treats adults with opioid use disorder, indigent and homeless or marginally housed individuals, IV drug users, people with or at risk for HIV/AIDS and cooccurring disorders. The clinic follows a harm reduction focused, evidence based and linguistically appropriate approach to care.

Payment options include private insurance, self pay, Medicare, Medicaid, state financed insurance and government funding through the SF Department of Public Health. OBIC is recognized as the first buprenorphine induction clinic in the nation, founded in 2003.

Getting Started at OBIC

Beginning treatment at OBIC in San Francisco is accessible, with appointments available and drop ins welcome. The intake team can review your needs, explain available programs and discuss insurance or payment assistance options.

Reach out to learn more about starting buprenorphine treatment and connecting to ongoing care.