Rutland Regional Medical Center West Ridge Center

West Ridge Center in Rutland, Vermont, is an addiction treatment and recovery center that operates under Rutland Regional Medical Center. The center treats opioid addiction and is recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a specialty practice. The clinic offers medication assisted treatment (MAT) using methadone, buprenorphine and customized treatments.

They accept many insurance coverages including Medicare and Medicaid. If you need financial assistance, the finance department can help you apply for Vermont’s state sponsored programs or the hospital’s financial assistance program.

Accessible Recovery Services

A client can dial 711 to utilize the Vermont Telecommunications Relay Service, which is used to assist clients who are deaf, deaf and blind, hard of hearing, or have a speech impairment.

The center is open Monday through Friday. They have daily dosing hours as well as daily walk-in hours so you can find a time that works in your schedule.
To receive services, you must be at least 18 years old, have a photo ID, show addiction to opioids, and agree to the facility’s policies.

Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder

Treatments for clients with OUD include individual and group therapy, recovery based skill building, and daily medications. Case management assists clients with finding community resources for health, food, and housing needs.

You will take educational classes that teach you about opioids and the brain, nutrition and wellness, and communicable diseases. For those using transit, a bus stop is just across the road from the center.

A client searching for an area of reflection after a session can find it at Pine Hill Park, just a couple of miles away. Several hiking trails are available for a scenic walk through wooded areas and bridges crossing bubbly brooks.