Addiction Medicine Clinic (AMC)

The Addiction Medicine Clinic (AMC), operated by the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB), offers Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) in an outpatient setting for individuals struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD). AMC uses FDA-approved medications, including buprenorphine and naltrexone, to help individuals manage their addiction while providing counseling and behavioral therapies. This comprehensive outpatient treatment is designed to support people in their recovery while they remain in the community. The clinic provides flexibility in treatment options through Office-Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT), which allows clients to choose from a range of treatment activities, including individual and group therapy, case management, and peer recovery support. By offering services in an outpatient setting, the AMC helps individuals access care while maintaining their daily lives, which is crucial for sustainable long-term recovery.

The AMC serves adults who reside in Fairfax County and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church, offering treatment to individuals who are medically and psychiatrically stable enough for MAT. In addition to MAT, the clinic provides a range of services, including support for co-occurring mental health disorders, case management, and a variety of therapy options. The program’s structure is divided into three phases, with clients starting with more intensive treatment and gradually moving to a maintenance phase as they stabilize in their recovery. This phased approach, along with the clinic’s flexibility, helps individuals progress at their own pace. The clinic accepts Medicaid and other insurance types, as well as offering a sliding scale for those without insurance. With a strong focus on long-term recovery, the AMC provides vital services to individuals with OUD, helping to improve recovery rates and reduce the risk of relapse.

The Fairfax-Falls Church CSB launched a Youth Medication Assisted Treatment (YMAT) program in summer 2024, funded with opioid settlement dollars. The program has the capacity to serve 150 youth annually.