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    Paterson offers 24/7 assistance to help battle opioid addiction

    By Katie Corrado,

    13 days ago

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    PATERSON, N.J. (PIX11) — Mayor Andre Sayegh held a press conference announcing the availability of the RealFix Hotline, a 24/7 service that provides immediate assistance to those seeking addiction treatment.

    Individuals may call 1-833-RealFix and will receive help regardless of insurance, ID, or legal status.

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    Often, RealFix can facilitate entry into treatment within 90 minutes.

    Currently, RealFix is seeking additional doctors who are willing to accept teledoc appointments. The program also hopes to hire another full-time Social Worker of Substance Abuse or a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist.

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