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CAADPE Selected for Second Phase in Enhancing Recovery Services in Underserved Communities
Building upon the remarkable success of the Health Equity in
Behavioral Health Recovery Services (HEAR US) project, the California Association of Alcohol and Drug Program Executive, Inc. (CAADPE) is proud to announce its selection for the crucial next phase of this groundbreaking initiative, entitled “Implementing a High Standard of Care in Recovery Services in Underserved Communities in California.” This ambitious project, generously funded by the California Department of Health Care Services, and administered by The Center at Sierra Health Foundation (The Center), aims to dramatically improve access to care and foster health equity across the state.
Groundbreaking Partnership Aims to Combat Youth Substance Abuse and Overdose Deaths in California
Through a dynamic partnership funded by the California Department of Health Care Access and Information, the California Alliance of Child and Family Services’ Catalyst Center, the California Association of Alcohol and Drug Program Executives, Inc. (CAADPE), and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing (National Council), we aim to address the urgent need for non-medical personnel to recognize and respond to signs of substance misuse among youth, amidst a backdrop of soaring overdose deaths in the state.
New Legislative Efforts Tackle Substance Use: From Campuses to Workplaces and Treatment Programs
In the California State Capitol, the recent deadline for bill introductions has sparked a wave of legislative proposals, with nearly 2,000 bills set for consideration this session. Amidst this flurry, a series of impactful measures have emerged, each targeting different facets of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and its management—from student safety and workplace readiness to the support of treatment services. Here’s a closer look at these initiatives and the changes they propose.
Why Isn’t California Taking Advantage of a New Overdose Reversal Treatment that Could Save Lives? (SF Chronicle)
CAADPE has successfully placed an important Op-Ed in today’s San Francisco Chronicle. Our piece, titled “A New Overdose Reversal Treatment Could Save Lives.” This piece delves into vital developments in overdose reversal treatments and the critical need for California to embrace these life-saving measures.
January 26, 2024
CAADPE Advocacy Priorities: 2024
See how our core principles are reflected in our proposed legislative priorities for 2024.
Vote Card: 2022-23 Legislative Session
See how each California Senator and Assemblymember voted on key policy bills that mirror the values of CAADPE members.
December 31, 2023
More Resources
See additional resources from 2023 and earlier. Many are still relevant.
December 31, 2023
December 13, 2023
Complete the DHCS Behavioral Health Delivery Systems Credentialing Survey for Providers
The Medi-Cal Behavioral Health is team reaching out to request assistance with a brief survey that the DHCS has developed on credentialing and re-credentialing protocols and timeframes for specialty behavioral health providers…
SB 641 Bill to Prevent Opioid Deaths Vetoed by Governor Newsom
Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed Senate Bill 641 by Senator Richard Roth (D-Riverside), which would have helped ensure that those who administer overdose reversal medications have the best chance at saving lives. Learn more in the Press Release from CAADPE and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.