To address the opioid crisis in California Tribal communities through multisector, interagency partnerships of community members, stakeholders and service providers who work together to reduce and eliminate opioid and stimulant-related impacts of opioid and stimulant use in Tribal communities. Continue Reading Tribal Local Opioid Coalitions
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Narcotic Treatment Program Medication Unit (Round 2)
To increase access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) for rural areas, justice-involved populations, Indigenous and Native communities, patients without transportation and areas that do not have a Narcotic Treatment Program (NTP) within close proximity to patients in need of those services through the expansion of medication units across the state. Continue Reading Narcotic Treatment Program Medication Unit (Round 2)
23 organizations funded $8.68 million for opioid use disorder outreach and education in Two-Spirit/LGBTQIA+ communities
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), in partnership with The Center at Sierra Health Foundation, announces the funding of $8.68 million in contracts to 23 organizations who serve Two-Spirit (2S)/LGBTQIA+ to address opioid use disorder. This...
46 organizations funded $17.9 million for opioid and stimulant use disorder prevention and education in communities of color
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), in partnership with The Center at Sierra Health Foundation, announces the funding of $17.9 million in contracts to 46 organizations who serve communities of color. Funded organizations will provide outreach and...
Tribal Local Opioid Coalitions Award 12 Partners $2.3 million
The California Rural Indian Health Board (CRIHB) is announcing its State Opioid Response (SOR) 4 awards under the Tribal Local Opioid Coalitions (TLOC) project. The TLOC project addresses the opioid crisis in California Tribal communities through multisector,...
Four organizations funded $2.85 million for medication unit expansion
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), in partnership with The Center at Sierra Health Foundation, announces the funding of $2.85 million in grants to four organizations for the expansion of Medication Units across the state. This includes efforts...
Tribal and Urban Indian Community-Defined Best Practices (2025-2027)
To support the integration of cultural and traditional healing practices into opioid use disorder and substance use disorder care for Tribal and urban Indian communities as an integral part of prevention, treatment and recovery activities. Continue Reading Tribal and Urban Indian Community-Defined Best Practices (2025-2027)
Native Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) Network for Healing and Recovery (2025-2027)
To provide opioid use disorder treatment by establishing or strengthening medication assisted treatment services in Tribal and urban Indian communities, with an emphasis on the importance of culture in patient engagement, treatment and recovery. Continue Reading Native Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) Network for Healing and Recovery (2025-2027)
Funding opportunities: Opioid and Stimulant Use Disorder Prevention, Education and Outreach for BIPOC and 2S/LGBTQIA+ Communities
The California Department of Health Care Services, in partnership with The Center at Sierra Health Foundation, announces two separate funding opportunities: Opioid and Stimulant Use Disorder Prevention and Education for Communities of Color, and the Opioid and...