Latest Updates
New Resource: Behavioral Health Response and Rescue Project Fact Sheet
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has released a fact sheet with information about the Behavioral Health Response and Rescue Project (BHRRP), a new project aimed at increasing access to behavioral health care for all Californians. The fact sheet...
Changes to California Drug Paraphernalia Laws
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently released a letter that summarizes changes to California law to increase access to harm reduction services and remove criminal penalties that prevent people from accessing services. Key points: Anyone may...
Governor’s Budget Allocates Funding for MAT Expansion Projects
California Governor Gavin Newsom's 2022-2023 Budget proposes additional funding to support providers and communities responding to the opioid crisis. The Budget, released on January 10th, includes funding targeted to the opioid crisis response and Medication Assisted...
Visit the DHCS News Releases page to view past news releases from the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) on the DHCS Opioid Response.
Visit the Newsletters page to view past DHCS Opioid Response newsletters.