If you or someone you love has struggled with addiction and gotten tangled up in the justice system, you’re not alone — and you’re not beyond help.
At BrightView, we know addiction is a disease. It’s not a choice, a weakness, or something you should be punished for. And we’re not the only ones who believe that. More and more, judges, counselors, and communities are working together to help people like you find real recovery instead of jail time.
Treatment That Works — Even After Incarceration
Too often, people are released from jail or prison without the tools they need to stay sober. Research shows that people with substance use disorder are 40 times more likely to die of an overdose in the first two weeks after getting out.
But there’s a way to change that.
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) — which combines medications like Suboxone or Methadone with therapy and support — is proven to help people stay in recovery. And it’s available right now, even for people who are still in the justice system or just getting out.
“There’s a lot of risk in not offering MAT,” says Emily Harsh, Director of Justice System Outreach at BrightView. “That risk includes people losing their lives.”
A Judge Who Gets It
In a recent interview, Judge Kathryn Gabhart explained how the courts are changing. Instead of only handing out jail time, she and other judges are now encouraging treatment and support.
“When we treat addiction as the disease it is, we open the door to real recovery,” says Judge Gabhart.
She’s seen the difference that MAT and consistent, compassionate care can make. And she knows that even short moments of connection — just a few minutes between a judge and someone in recovery — can change a person’s path.
We’re Here to Help — No Matter Where You’ve Been
You might be wondering if it’s too late, or if you’ll be judged for needing help. The answer is no.
At BrightView, we welcome everyone — whether it’s your first time in treatment or your tenth. Whether you just got out of jail or you’re trying to avoid going in.
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Same-day appointments
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MAT (including Suboxone, Methadone, and Vivitrol)
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Counseling and support groups
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Help with transportation, housing, and more
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No judgment. Just real help.
And yes, we take Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance — and we never turn anyone away for not having the ability to pay.
Ready to Start?
Visit brightviewhealth.com, call us at (833) 510-HELP, or just walk into a BrightView center near you. We’re here, and we believe in you.
Hope starts here. Recovery starts now.