Virginia Administrative Code
Title 12 - HEALTH
Agency 35 - DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Chapter 105 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR LICENSING PROVIDERS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Part VI - Additional Requirements for Selected Services
Article 1 - Medication Assisted Opioid Treatment
Section 12VAC35-105-970 - Counseling sessions

The provider shall conduct face-to-face counseling sessions (either individual or group) at least every two weeks for the first year of an individual's treatment and every month in the second year of the individual's treatment. After two years, the number of face-to-face counseling sessions that an individual receives shall be based on the individual's progress in treatment. The failure of an individual to participate in counseling sessions shall be addressed as part of the overall treatment process.

Statutory Authority

§ 37.2-203 of the Code of Virginia.