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Xylazine Alert from SAMHSA
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released a Dear Colleague letter to providers and grantees about the risks of xylazine. According to the press release, “SAMHSA’s goal with this alert is to provide information about the...
DHCS Awards $1.75 Million to Train Providers on Substance Use Disorders
SACRAMENTO — The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) today awarded $1.75 million to 25 programs through the California Residency Program Collaborative Project. This collaborative will advance the training of primary care doctors in the field of substance use...
DHCS Provides Update on Behavioral Health Virtual Services Platform For Children and Youth
SACRAMENTO — The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) today announced it will launch the Behavioral Health Virtual Services Platform, a new technology-enabled services solution for all children, youth, and families in California, in January 2024. The platform is...
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