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DHCS Opioid Response : Latest Updates
March 29, 2024
California Offering Free Fentanyl Test Strips Through The Naloxone Distribution Project
As part of his Master Plan for Tackling the Fentanyl and Opioid Crisis, Governor Gavin Newsom provided $6 million to ...
January 23, 2024
Mobile Narcotic Treatment Programs and Medication Units
This 18-month contract will be for up to $400,000 for Mobile Units and $1,000,000 for Mobile Narcotic Treatment Programs. The post ...
October 28, 2023
DEA National Rx Take Back Day
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription ...
October 19, 2023
Funding Opportunity for Licensed Facilities to Increase MAT Services
DHCS is announcing a second round of funding to improve access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services within nonprofit DHCS-licensed substance ...
October 5, 2023
California Continues Comprehensive Approach To Combat The Opioid Crisis
SACRAMENTO — The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has launched the Empowering Faith Leaders in California project, in partnership ...
September 22, 2023
California Invests Additional $33 Million In Mentored Internship Program
SACRAMENTO – The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) awarded an additional $33 million to 120 nonprofit provider and tribal ...
September 12, 2023
New Survey Finds Knowledge Gap Between California Youth And Parents On The Dangers Of Illicit Fentanyl
The survey, commissioned by Song for Charlie and funded by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), shows four-in-10 ...
August 22, 2023
California Expands Access To Opioid Treatment In Jails And Drug Courts
SACRAMENTO — California, through the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), today announced it will expand Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) ...
August 21, 2023
Health Equity In Access To Behavioral Health Recovery Services (HEAR US) Phase 2
Due Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 5 p.m. PST The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is releasing a Request ...
July 31, 2023
California To Invest An Additional $41 Million In Youth Substance Use Prevention
SACRAMENTO – The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has made more than $41 million in grant funding available to ...
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