The first week after release carries a high risk of overdose and death for people with opioid use disorder. This session examines how one county jail used telehealth to connect individuals receiving buprenorphine or methadone with community clinics before release. Talk through program outcomes, retention data, and practical strategies that improve continuity of care and strengthen postrelease treatment engagement.

Educational Objectives

• Assess availability and feasibility considerations for MOUD in jail settings
• Describe implementation strategies for extended-release buprenorphine programs
• Explain how community partnerships and telehealth support continuity of MOUD

Level: Intermediate