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DHCS Opioid Response : Latest Updates
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 ...
July 21, 2023
California Awards $12.1 Million For Opioid And Stimulant Use Disorder Prevention To Providers With Proven Track Record Of Success In Communities Of Color
SACRAMENTO– As part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s $1 billion Master Plan for Tackling the Fentanyl and Opioid Crisis, the Department ...
July 3, 2023
California Awards $5.7 Million for Opioid Use Education and Outreach in 2S/LGBTQ+ Communities
SACRAMENTO – As part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s $1 billion Master Plan for tackling the fentanyl and opioid crisis, California ...
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