suburban | population 1.5M

Fairfax County, VA

Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office

Average daily population: 631 | year MAT program began: 2020

Fairfax County Detention Center

  • Workforce training
    Fairfax County officials will provide mentees access to workforce training for medical and correctional staff to develop a better understanding of jail-based substance use disorder treatment.

  • Policies and protocols
    Mentees can also expect to see developed standard operating procedures, medical protocols and nursing protocols for planning and implementing a comprehensive MAT program.

  • Continuity of care
    Mentees can expect to see ways to establish and cultivate relationships with community partners that benefit program participants, including housing and community access to healthcare.

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