Poster 13 - The MATTERS Model: Scaling Innovation in Addiction Treatment Linkage and Retention
Monday, April 27, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM MDT
Location: Screen 24, Exhibit Hall Poster Pavilion
The MATTERS program (a division of the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine) is a comprehensive and replicable program aimed at reducing barriers to treatment by facilitating linkage. Additionally, the program is focused on providing harm reduction education, resources, and supplies at no cost. Learn about the MATTERS program and how it could be applicable in your area! Visit mattersnetwork.org or download the "MATTERS Network" app!
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary components of the MATTERS Network.
Understand how MATTERS has integrated into many regions (both rural and urban).
Describe the role of harm reduction education and resources within the MATTERS program.
