加州投資 1000 萬美元幫助藥物濫用患者​​ 

SACRAMENTO — As part of California’s ongoing efforts to combat the overdose epidemic, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) awarded more than $10 million to 25 DHCS-licensed nonprofit, residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment facilities throughout the state. This funding continues California’s support of community organizations on the ground, doing the day-to-day work of caring for and supporting people struggling with SUDs.​​ 

"DHCS 主任 Michelle Baass 表示：「鴉片類藥物危機是一項公共衛生議題，這項撥款可提供必要的支援，包括救命的藥物和重要的服務，幫助那些與毒癮掙扎的人，並讓他們的社區支持他們的康復。​​ 

The funding supports SUD treatment facilities with costs associated with startup, recruitment, mentorship, and training programs to increase provider knowledge and comfort with prescribing Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT).​​ 

重要原因：MAT 涉及使用 FDA 認可的藥物，可有效治療阿片類藥物使用障礙，並可幫助個人維持長期康復。此資助機會建基於 2023 年 5 月的 上 一輪 成功資助， 該輪資助 協助 20 家設施實施或擴展現有的現場 MAT 服務。​​ 

WHAT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ARE SAYING:​​ 
“This funding is critical to the overall impact we have on our clients’ treatment, long-term recovery rates, and risk of overdose,” said Tara Tebbs, Project Manager for Progress House, a round one awardee. “It’s allowed us to provide a more immersive treatment experience for those we serve and increase retention in our treatment program.”​​ 

“Funding the expansion of evidence-based medication treatment options for opioid use disorder is critically important to address substance use disorders in the community and our current crisis of overdose deaths,” said Taylor Nichols of Cache Creek Lodge, Inc., another round one awardee.​​ 

補助金：補助金申請適用於所有獲得 DHCS 許可的非營利性 SUD 住院治療機構。二十五家機構獲得獎金，以透過提供過渡性資金來支援啟動成本或擴展現有的 MAT 服務，從而實施或擴展 MAT 服務。​​ 

This project is funded by the state General Fund and is part of DHCS’ broader efforts to increase access to MAT, reduce unmet treatment needs, and reduce opioid overdose-related deaths through the provision of prevention, treatment, and recovery activities. For more information, including the list of awardees, please visit the MAT Access Points webpage.​​ 

HOW WE GOT HERE: In 2018, Senate Bill (SB) 992 was enacted to prevent those with an opioid use disorder receiving MAT from being denied admission to a residential treatment facility. To further boost the availability of prescribed MAT in California, Governor Newsom approved SB 184 (2022), which requires treatment facilities to either offer MAT directly to clients or have an effective referral process in place with narcotic treatment programs, community health centers, or other MAT providers.​​ 

BIGGER PICTURE: In March 2023, Governor Newsom released the Master Plan for Tackling the Fentanyl and Opioid Crisis to fight the opioid crisis by preventing overdoses and supporting Californians struggling with SUDs. The plan includes ongoing investments to DHCS’ Naloxone Distribution Project, grants for education, testing, recovery, and support services, increased fentanyl test strip distribution, and funding for overdose medications for all middle and high schools in California. To learn more about California’s response to the opioid crisis, visit www.opioids.ca.gov.​​ 

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