Opioid Settlements Resources
This page provides additional resources for individuals interested in learning more about the opioid settlements and bankruptcies and California’s Opioid Remediation efforts. The resources below highlight best practices and guidance for effective implementation.
- California Opioid Settlements Expenditure Reports: DHCS publishes annual expenditure reports describing how opioid settlement funds were spent in California at the state and local level.
- California Department of Justice Opioid Settlement Guidance: Statewide guidance issued by the California Department of Justice regarding the use of opioid settlement funds.
- Working with Local Opioid Coalitions to Maximize the Impact of your Opioid Settlement Funds Webinar: This webinar explains the critical role of local coalitions in building high-impact interventions.
- Engaging with People with Lived Experience in Opioid Settlement Decision-Making: This blog post from the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) explains how organizations can engage people with lived experience in decision-making, policy development, and program implementation.
- Substance Use Prevention Evidence-Based Resource (SUPER): A centralized resource hub sharing evidence-based, substance use prevention practices.
- Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) in California: Developed by the Center at Sierra Health Foundation, this site highlights promising practices to address California’s overdose crisis through case studies.
- Exploring the Landscape of MAT in California: This report examines the landscape of MAT in California using a combination of research, secondary data analysis, and stakeholder input from providers and clients. It is designed for policymakers, funders, and technical assistance providers, and highlights promising practices to inform efforts to expand access to MAT.
- BHWD Mentored Internship Program Implementation Toolkit: This toolkit provides behavioral health organizations with step-by-step guidance for building, implementing, and sustaining mentored internship programs. It includes practical templates, recruitment and onboarding resources, mentorship tools, and program evaluation materials designed to strengthen the workforce pipeline and support high-quality intern experiences. For more information about this work, visit the SUD Provider Workforce Training project page.