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New Survey Finds Knowledge Gap Between California Youth And Parents On The Dangers Of Illicit Fentanyl
The survey, commissioned by Song for Charlie and funded by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), shows four-in-10 Californian young adults, and half their teen counterparts, aren’t knowledgeable about the misuse of prescription pills. DHCS acts to...
California Expands Access To Opioid Treatment In Jails And Drug Courts
SACRAMENTO — California, through the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), today announced it will expand Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) to jails and drug courts. The $2.9 million funding announced today will go to 29 counties to support the development or...
Health Equity In Access To Behavioral Health Recovery Services (HEAR US) Phase 2
Due Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 5 p.m. PST The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is releasing a Request for Applications (RFA) to support California non-profit organizations to expand access and utilization of behavioral health recovery services...
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