The Vietnam’s Methadone program initiated in 2008 has been a success in treating and helping more than 52 thousand individuals who used heroin recover and be productive members of family and community. The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruptions in accessing all services due to strict lockdowns and interventions to improve treatment outcomes are needed. Methods: We teamed up with the clinic counselor to do clinical counseling and supervision using a Zoom application. Our work was among the six months that social distancing was intensified in Vietnam due to the 4th wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, restricting all in person activities. Results: Dai Dong methadone clinic is dispensing methadone for 267 patients daily, contributing to 14% of all methadone patients (n=1,945) of the Nam Dinh Province. We observed counseling sessions by the counselor for a total of 30 patients, scheduling three days per week in June of the year 2021. Each session lasted for at least two hours, from 8.30- 10.30AM, on Monday, Wednesday or Friday. Preparation with clinic leader, staff and patients were crucial in the success of our work. Conclusion: Our summer experience confirms the benefits of and how to use Zoom technology effectively for supporting the work counselor to improve treatment and recovery for patients. Given the busy schedule and challenges often occur when using technology, careful preparation would be critical

Addiction, Methadone, Recovery Supports, COVID-19 lockdown, Zoom