The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is committed to addressing the opioid crisis.
Through DHCS’s Opioid Response efforts, we invest in prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery efforts.
DHCS Opioid Response focuses on three goals:
Saving lives
Ensuring access to treatment
Reducing barriers to care
Learn more about DHCS Opioid Response
Latest Updates
California to Purchase CalRx Branded Over-the-Counter Naloxone for $24
California, disrupting the drug industry through CalRx®, is now set to purchase twin-packs of life-saving naloxone nasal spray for almost half of the current market price. Qualifying organizations in the state, including first responders, universities, and community organizations, can access the state’s naloxone supply for free.
California Offering Free Fentanyl Test Strips Through The Naloxone Distribution Project
As part of his Master Plan for Tackling the Fentanyl and Opioid Crisis, Governor Gavin Newsom provided $6 million to distribute free fentanyl test strips to curb the rising deaths resulting from fentanyl contamination.
Mobile Narcotic Treatment Programs and Medication Units
This 18-month contract will be for up to $400,000 for Mobile Units and $1,000,000 for Mobile Narcotic Treatment Programs.