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CAADPE is proud to announce the publication of “Enhancing Access to Behavioral Health Services for Groups That Have Been Historically Marginalized in California: Executives’ Views and Recommendations” in a leading peer-reviewed journal. The paper is a product of the HEAR US initiative— a statewide project funded by the California DHCS and managed by The Center at Sierra Health Foundation. HEAR US aims to implement actionable strategies that improve access to and equity of care for underserved communities experiencing severe mental illness, serious emotional disturbances, and substance use disorders (SUD).
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On November 12, 2024, DHCS launched a series of new resources to help providers succeed in California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) opportunities. The resources are available in the Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) On-Demand Resource Library and include Medi-Cal Managed Care 101 for Community Supports Providers, Medi-Cal Managed Care 101 for Enhanced Care…
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In response to the growing demand for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services throughout California, the California Association of Alcohol and Drug Program Executive (CAADPE) today launched a groundbreaking initiative, SUD Providers Access to Resources, Knowledge, & Training (SPARK-T) Technical Assistance, to support small and mid-sized SUD providers in their efforts to expand and enhance SUD treatment services. Funded by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)…
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See how each California Senator and Assemblymember voted on key policy bills that mirror the values of CAADPE members.
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Identifying Barrriers to Employment After SUD Treatment Just Overturn Barriers (JOBs) July 2022 The JOBs project was funded through a grant from CA EDGE, whose focus is on improving California’s system of workforce education and training and removing the serious barriers that prevent so many Californians from getting the skills…
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Connecting with Kids: Successful Strategies for Youth Recovery
CAADPE joined with the California Alliance for Families and Children and Catalyst Center to present a webinar featuring community-based provider experts and a youth speaker on best practices for treating substance use disorders in youth:
- Matthew Diep - Assistant Program Manager, Mental Health America of California, CAYEN
- Jolene Treadway, LCSW - Director, Redwood Community Services, Inc
- Jeff Farber - Executive Director, Helpline Youth Counseling
- José C. Salazar, Dr.PH - Director of Program Development, Tarzana Treatment Centers
- Wayne Garcia, Chief Operating Officer Re-Entry Projects, Amity Foundation
See the recording here (from April 27, 2022).
CAADPE-Hosted Webinar Highlights the Treatment Efficacy of Contingency Management
Covid-19 has exacerbated the impact of substance use disorders in California, resulting in a 49.9% increase in drug overdose deaths in the 12-months ending January 2021. Contingency Management is being used by many providers to benefit patients suffering from SUD, and is the only intervention that has proven effective for stimulant use disorder.
In a webinar hosted by CAADPE on September 29th, Dr. Yuri Maricich, Chief Medical Officer, PEAR Therapeutics, facilitated a discussion on the use of Prescription Digital Therapeutics (PDTs) as a pathway for delivering Contingency Management services. He presented data showing that CM has a broad evidence base in stimulant and opioid use disorder, not only in randomized clinical trials, but also in real world outcomes. He noted that patients who were treated with CM delivered via digital platforms had higher rates of abstinence and treatment adherence, and lower rates of hospital utilization.
Impact of COVID-19 on Alcohol Consumption, Demand, and Access to Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Services
October 2020: This webinar offered an overview of how the COVID-19 public health emergency has led to a rise in individuals consuming alcohol as outlined in an RTI International survey, and what Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. has observed in changes in demand for and access to substance use disorder treatment (SUD).
CAADPE extends a special thank you to our guest speakers Dr. Alexander Cowell and William Dowd from RTI International, and Dr. Jose Salazar from Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. for joining us and sharing their valuable insights.
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