Skip to content
Home Individuals Narcotic Treatment Programs

Narcotic Treatment Programs

Narcotic Treatment Program Exception Request

The NTP Exception Request form is to facilitate the submission of patient exceptions to state regulations California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 9, Chapter 4 in accordance with Section 10425This form is intended for exceptions that only require DHCS state approval and do not require SAMSHA’s federal approval.  This does not preclude other forms of notifications.  DHCS may grant a temporary exception request in accordance with CCR, Title 9, Section 10425 for individual licensed NTP locations on a per patient basis.

Patient exception requests to 42 CFR, Part 8, must be submitted through the CSAT portal as these are federal laws which require both DHCS and SAMHSA’S approval.  

All approved exception requests must be documented and maintained in the patient’s file.

DHCS 1834 NTP Exception Request Form to State Regulations Only

NTP Exception Request Flow Chart Diagram

Applications and Forms

Application for License Renewal– DHCS 4029
Interim Treatment Patient Notification – DHCS 4032
Narcotic Treatment Program Initial Application – DHCS 5014
Guarantor Agreement – DHCS 5020
Facility and Geographical Area – DHCS 5025
Staff Information – DHCS 5026
County Certification – DHCS 5027
Organizational Responsibility – DHCS 5031
Patient Death Report – DHCS 5048
Affiliated and Associated Acknowledgement – DHCS 5134
Application for Protocol Amendment – DHCS 5135

Submit all forms and supporting documents to:

      Department of Health Care Services
      Counselor & Medication Assisted Treatment Section, MS2603
      PO BOX 997413
      Sacramento, CA 95899-7413

DHCSNTP@dhcs.ca.gov

Mobile Narcotic Treatment Programs

Narcotic Treatment Program Licensure Fees

The Licensing and Certification Division (LCD) will now accept online payments using electronic money transfers processed through an Automated Clearing House (ACH) network. Providers looking to pay fees electronically can follow the instructions provided within the following link: https://www.govone.com/PAYCAL/DHCS/Account.

Frequently Asked Questions