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Washington State Telebuprenorphine Hotline: 206-289-0287

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Washington Telebuprenorphine (Telebupe) Hotline

If you are looking for recovery support for an opioid use disorder, the Washington Telebuprenorphine (Telebupe) Hotline can help. This statewide resource connects you with a medical provider who can evaluate your needs, prescribe medication to help manage withdrawal symptoms (if appropriate), and help you access licensed treatment resources in your community.

What is Buprenorphine?

Buprenorphine is a medication used to treat opioid use disorder. It can help reduce withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and make it easier to focus on recovery. Providers often use buprenorphine as part of a broader treatment plan that includes counseling, peer support, and behavioral health services.

How the Telebupe Hotline Works

Whether you are seeking medication for withdrawal or simply looking for guidance on your next steps, this free and confidential service can help you access resources that support your recovery. Here’s how you can reach out, and what you can expect when you do:

  1. Call (206) 289-0287 any day of the week between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM to speak with a Linkage to Care Coordinator.
  1. Screening: Your coordinator will ask a few questions about your opioid use, how you are feeling, and what kind of assistance you are looking for.
  1. Provider visit: Your coordinator will set up a free telehealth visit with a medical provider by phone or video.
  1. Prescription: If the provider determines that buprenorphine is a good fit, they will send a prescription to a pharmacy so you can start treatment.
  1. Follow-up support: Your coordinator will contact you to confirm you were able to pick up your prescription, assess how the medication is working, and share information about addiction recovery resources in your community.

*If you call outside operating hours, you can leave a message for a next-day follow-up. For immediate support, you can contact the Washington Recovery Helpline at (866) 789-1511.

Who Can Use the Telebupe Hotline?

The Telebupe Hotline is available to Washington residents ages 13 and older who are seeking help for opioid use disorder. The program is offered by the Washington State Department of Health and provided at no cost to patients. Because the service is free and phone-based, it removes many barriers to care, including:

  • Limited transportation
  • Long distances to providers
  • Difficulty finding appointments
  • Cost concerns
  • The preference to begin treatment from the comfort of home

From Telebupe to Long-Term Care with MERIT

The Washington Telebupe Hotline helps you take your first step towards recovery. MERIT helps you keep moving forward. As a licensed provider that partners with the Telebupe program, we offer CARF-accredited outpatient and telehealth services for opioid use disorder, co-occurring disorders, and family support. Here are a few reasons why Central Washington residents choose to pursue long-term care with MERIT:

  • We partner with major insurance providers and offer flexible payment options to provide low-cost care for all.
  • Our services are available in English and Spanish.
  • We offer opioid use disorder treatment programs in Ellensburg, Kennewick, Pasco, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Wapato, and Yakima. 

Ready to put opiate addiction behind you? Call MERIT at 877-789-3344 to book a substance abuse intake and assessment. Want to learn more about the Washington Telebuprenorphine (Telebupe) Hotline? Contact us online. MERIT is a trusted provider of addiction recovery services in Ellensburg, Kennewick, Pasco, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Wapato, and Yakima.