Workit Health

We're excited to announce our launch into New York State! New Yorkers across the state can now access effective, compassionate treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorders and kratom dependence, completely online. According to the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports, the Empire State had an estimated 4,449 deaths from drug overdose in 2024, 77% of which involved an opioid. This is a devastating loss, but the impact of opioid use disorder in the state extends far beyond the death toll statistics. Addiction affects hundreds of thousands in the state, as well as their families, businesses, and communities. The New York State Department of Health also reports that nearly 1 in 6 adults in New York State (16.4%) reported excessive alcohol use in the form of either binge or heavy drinking.  Via Workit Health's app-based programs, residents from all corners of the state can access evidence-based care through their smartphones. Through our telehealth programs, licensed clinicians can prescribe medications like buprenorphine and naltrexone (as appropriate) to relieve cravings and support recovery. Workit members attend video appointments with licensed clinicians, behavioral health staff, and fellow members of Workit Health. They can also build connection through online recovery groups and members-only forums. Our providers also offer care for several commonly co-occurring conditions like anxiety, depression, insomnia, and hepatitis C, and prescribe PrEP for HIV. Workit Health’s programs have helped more than 35k members since our founding in 2015. We're excited to welcome New Yorkers to our community of people taking their lives back from substance use. https://lnkd.in/gvjcC_5c

Well-designed metrics and standardized tracking provide more than just numbers. They make outcomes more visible, improve accountability, and help us provide consistently excellent care to every member. Yesterday, Workit Health CMO M. Justin Coffey, MD, DFAPA, FANPA, CHCIO, spoke on a panel addressing this topic at Becker's Healthcare's Behavioral Health Summit. The panel "Behavioral Health Quality: How to Align Metrics with the Mission" also included Donald A. Caserta, from Nationwide Children's Hospital, John Driscoll from Caron Treatment Centers, and Nicole Powasnick from RWJBarnabas Behavioral Health Center, and was moderated by Elizabeth Casolo. Thank you to everyone who took part in this thoughtful panel! Learn more about the summit here: https://lnkd.in/edvpvExU

The furor about kratom and 7-OH has taken many clinicians off guard. In this clinical reflection from Workit Labs, the authors address the complexity of kratom use—its risks, the challenges of treatment, and reasons why individuals choose to use it.  Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is derived from trees native to Southeast Asia. It behaves like a stimulant at low doses and like an opioid at higher doses. One of kratom's active alkaloid compounds, 7-hydroxymitragynine (colloquially called 7-OH), has a greater opioid-like effect and an increased risk for physiologic dependence. Clinicians need to be aware of kratom and 7-OH, as more patients may be employing them as self-managed solutions for pain, mental health issues, or other substance use disorders; may be using them recreationally; or may be dependent on them and struggling with the cycle of withdrawal. This overview is an excellent place to start for clinicians unfamiliar with #kratom and #7OH use, how kratom use disorder is commonly treated, and policies that may reduce the public health risks of these substances. Thank you to the authors, Eileen Barrett MD MPH; Lauren Hendy PhD; Marlene C. Lira MPH; and M. Justin Coffey, MD, DFAPA, FANPA, CHCIO for shining a light on this timely and important subject. Read the article in the Annals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases: https://lnkd.in/gAwjTh7Y

We would like to thank Dr. Melissa Begay MD, who led February's Grand Rounds on the subject of "Sleep and Insomnia." Dr. Begay is a native New Mexican and was raised on the Navajo Nation. She has a BA in Psychology from Stanford University and an M.D. from The University of New Mexico School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine and a Fellowship in Sleep Medicine at the UNM HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER. Dr. Begay practices at a New Mexico Sleep Center and is an Assistant Professor in The University of New Mexico (UNM) Department of Pulmonology, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Learn more about Dr. Begay in this SAIO 50 for 50 interview with Stanford University: https://lnkd.in/gRqT7V_B Workit Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit to PAs, NPs, and nurses who participate in Grand Rounds. All Workit Health staff are welcome to attend these educational sessions. We are so grateful to Dr. Begay and other experts who share their knowledge and experience in our monthly Grand Rounds.

We're so touched when our members take a moment to encourage and reassure others who might be looking for support. This app review highlights one of the aspects of the Workit program that we are most proud of: our compassionate and nonjudgmental team. They bring care, respect, and conscientious attention to each appointment, recovery group, and in-app message. Thank you to every member who shares their personal experience with the Workit Health app and program! #MemberReview #FiveStars

Have you ever wished you could talk to a loved one about getting treatment for their addiction, but worried about burning bridges? Have you wondered if you could even keep those people in your life without endangering your own mental health or recovery? Tonight, March 25, Workit Health is hosting a free, hour-long online panel to address these very concerns. Our non-judgmental panelists will discuss treatment options, healthy boundaries, and what actually helps—from a place of personal experience and professional expertise. RSVP now and join us on YouTube Live tonight. You're not alone, and we're here to help. 🗓 March 25 ⏰ 7 PM EST | 4 PM PT 📍 YouTube Live Learn more and RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gRk4tQyh Panelists Behavioral Healthcare Specialist Erin Gillmet, Behavioral Healthcare Specialist Cynthia Bailey, Member Experience Team Manager Derek Ray, and Senior Community Manager Max Backer look forward to seeing you there.

We love to see this clear demonstration that engaging in our program is improving our members' recovery and quality of life. Our members' overall recovery scores on the Substance Use Recovery Evaluator (SURE)—a validated assessment that captures 5 recovery domains—improved by approximately 10 points within the first three months of treatment. In the Drinking & Drug Use domain (which includes items such as cravings over the last week), the improvement is even more significant, with an average increase of 32 points from baseline to three months, indicating substantial improvement in substance-related symptoms. Our care team uses members' SURE scores to identify emerging risks; tailor interventions, resources, referrals, and follow-ups; and track progress and adjust care plans over time. Learn more about our in-app assessments on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gycE3Dnz #SUDtreatment #telemedicine #MeasurementBasedCare

March 25, join us as Workit Health hosts a one-hour online panel to offer guidance for people who love someone with substance use disorder. Panelists will discuss treatment options, healthy boundaries, and what actually helps. This is a non-judgmental panel for people who have a loved one who may need treatment—and feel scared, stuck, or overwhelmed about how to help. Please join us, and consider sharing this with your network. You never know who may need to hear that they're not alone. 🗓 March 25 ⏰ 7 PM EST | 4 PM PT 📍 YouTube Live Panelists include Behavioral Healthcare Specialist Erin Gillmet, Behavioral Healthcare Specialist Cynthia Bailey, Member Experience Team Manager Derek Ray, and Senior Community Manager Max Backer. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gWRd5SaF #RecoverySupport #AddictionRecovery #FamilySupport #RecoveryCommunity

Individuals with valuable lived experience with substance use disorders often also have experience in the criminal justice system. Far from being a hindrance, that experience can give them the insights and resources to help others in recovery. Workit Health's VP & Clinical Director Clare Mulford and VP of People Operations Sara Shapiro (Irvine) spoke with Behavioral Health Business about our history and policies of hiring people with past convictions. We're grateful for this chance to shine a light on the contributions of these team members.

When we surveyed our members about how they found Workit Health, we were blown away to learn that 34%—more than a full third—had been referred by word of mouth. We are humbled by the trust that our members show us when they recommend our care to friends, family, and coworkers. And we are committed to living up to that trust.