Our Mission
The mission of SOAP MAT, LLC is to provide a high quality outpatient opiate treatment program (OTP) that promotes health and well-being to an underserved opiate dependent population. The objective of the program will be to provide affordable, medically assisted treatment (MAT) utilizing the harm reduction model, focusing on each patient as an individual. The goal of treatment will therefore be to enable the community to function at a higher level, yielding a decrease in crime rates, high risk behaviors and deaths. To that end, SOAP MAT, LLC will promote sobriety, as evidenced by an absence of abusing illicit opioids.
About SOAP MAT
At SOAP MAT LLC, we offer a comprehensive range of services aimed at supporting individuals’ overall well-being. Our services include counseling, case management, social work, referrals to community resources, educational programs, work eligibility, vocational rehabilitation, and nutritional counseling. We prioritize compliance with various governmental regulatory agencies, including the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration / Center of Substance Abuse Treatment (SAMHSA/CSAT), the Council on Accreditation (COA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the California Department of Health Care Services. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and ensuring that our clients have access to the resources they need to achieve their goals.
Founders
Here at SOAP MAT, LLC we are founded and led by two experienced and dedicated professionals in the field of psychology and substance abuse disorders. With the combined expertise of Dr. Bart Rossi and Dr. Laura Rossi, our organization is committed to providing high-quality psychological care and making a positive impact on the lives of our patients
Dr. Bart Rossi, with a Ph.D. in General-Theoretical Psychology from Fordham University, has an extensive background in providing psychological care. Throughout his career, he has worked with diverse clientele in various settings, including private practice, medical centers, and organizations statewide. From 1977 to 2013, he served as the CEO of the Rossi Psychological Group, P.A., in Somerville, New Jersey, overseeing a team of 50 licensed psychologists. Dr. Rossi’s expertise extends beyond clinical practice, as he has been involved in directing the Independent Child Study Teams, Inc. and the Adolescent Counseling Center of Somerset County. Additionally, he has collaborated with institutions such as the New Jersey Parole Board, the New Jersey Department of Corrections, and the Hudson County Employee Assistance Program. Dr. Rossi’s contributions have been recognized, and he has been invited as a keynote speaker at the American Psychological Association Annual Practice Directorate Meeting. Link to Interview
Dr. Laura Rossi, a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, brings her knowledge and experience in working with high-risk populations to our organization. With a Ph.D. in Clinical and Forensic Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, she has dedicated 15 years to the field. Dr. Rossi’s career began in the prison system, conducting forensic psychological evaluations and testifying as an expert witness in court. Her work also involved assessing high-risk youth and adults living in challenging environments. In 2005, Dr. Rossi shifted her focus to working at an opioid treatment program, advocating for medication-assisted treatment and implementing patient-focused and harm reduction models. She believes in treating each patient with dignity and respect. Dr. Rossi actively participates in various professional associations and community organizations, including the Department of Health Care Services NTP Advisory Board, California Psychological Association, Democratic Club of Oceanside and Carlsbad, CA, Council on Accreditation, COMP Member, and Prescription Drug Task Force of San Diego.
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