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What will California voters spend to make criminals pay?
Politico news article: Opponents of Proposition 36 have changed the subject to the cost of its mandated treatment for repeat drug offenders and projected prison population increases as they struggle…
Co-Sponsor Coalition Expresses Disappointment Over Governor’s Veto of Assembly Bill 1470
The California Council of Community Behavioral Health Agencies (CBHA), The California Alliance of Child and Family Services (CA Alliance), and California Association of Alcohol and Drug Program Executives (CAADPE) express deep disappointment following Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of Assembly Bill AB 1470. This bill, championed by author Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva, sought to simplify and standardize documentation requirements for behavioral health services provided under our State’s Medi-Cal program.
Exciting Legislative Updates: CAADPE-Sponsored Bills Gain Momentum
This exciting group of legislative advancements reflect a growing commitment to improving behavioral health care and expanding access to critical services. A major step towards integrated care as been signed into law, and significant advances have been made in documentation reform, youth overdose-prevention, and other areas.
April 1, 2024
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.
March 26, 2024
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.
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
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.