Groups Recover Together

About Groups Recover Together

Groups Recover Together in Bradenton, Florida, is part of a national outpatient network that has focused on treating opioid use disorder since 2014, with more than 120 offices and virtual care across over a dozen states. Their model pairs medication for opioid use disorder, mainly Suboxone, with weekly group therapy and practical help rebuilding daily life. Care is offered in person at local offices or online through the Groups app. They take a judgment-free stance toward setbacks and accept many commercial plans, Medicaid, and Medicare, along with discounted self-pay options for people without insurance.

Getting started usually involves virtual meetings with a counselor and a physician who review health history and set an appropriate medication dose, and many people receive a prescription within one business day. Licensed counselors lead one-hour weekly group sessions, with evening, weekend, and virtual times available, so members can share struggles and progress with peers in similar situations. Members complete weekly confidential urine screens, and a positive result leads to a conversation about safety rather than punishment. Staff also help with needs such as housing, employment, insurance applications, food, and transportation, and comfort medications or long-acting injectable treatment may be available depending on the state.