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WMCHealth to open outpatient addiction program on Margaretville hospital campus
Summary
WMCHealth announced plans to open a Comprehensive Outpatient Program (COP) on the Margaretville hospital campus using OASAS and Delaware County opioid‑settlement funding; the program aims to reduce travel of 44–96 miles for local residents seeking medication‑assisted treatment and counseling.
WMCHealth announced plans to open a Comprehensive Outpatient Program (COP) on Margaretville’s hospital campus, supported by OASAS and Delaware County opioid‑settlement funds, the board heard on March 24.
The presentation said the outpatient program will provide medication‑supported recovery, telehealth, peer support, and individual and group counseling for opioid use disorder, alcohol use disorder, tobacco cessation and gambling support. Board members were told local residents currently travel 44 to 96 miles to reach the nearest comparable COP. The presentation also cited local emergency‑medical‑services data showing “over 60 substance and alcohol related calls since January 2025” and a SUNY Delhi survey reporting that one in five respondents knew someone struggling with substance use.
Trustees discussed the local need and logistics for hosting the program on the hospital campus; the board did not take a formal vote at the March 24 meeting. The COP would serve both people with substance‑use disorders and family members seeking support; further implementation details and timelines were not specified.
