Straight to Treatment allows anyone struggling with addiction to walk into a police station at designated times, be assessed by certified professionals, and be referred to a treatment program immediately. Participants seeking help will not face charges or be arrested even if they come in high or are carrying drugs, and police officers will work with municipal courts to help clear warrants and court dates to facilitate entry into treatment.
The program was developed to combat the opioid epidemic, as law enforcement and community partners realized they needed additional resources than traditional criminal justice paths to deal with the issues surrounding addiction. They created Straight to Treatment to get people seeking help quick and immediate assistance after hearing stories of long waits and insurance issues delaying entrance into programs.
Insurance is not necessary to receive treatment, and neither is residence in Burlington County. For more information please visit
https://burlpros.org/community-outreach/opioid-treatment/