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.