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Coronavirus (Covid-19) Resources
UPDATED June 17, 2020 Update: CARES Act Provider Relief Fund. HHS expects to distribute $15 billion to eligible Medicaid and CHIP providers. The payment to each provider will be at least 2 percent of reported gross revenue from patient care; the final amount each...
DHCS Update – SUD Counselor 5-Year Registration Extension – COVID-19
DHCS Behavioral Health Updated BHIN 20-016 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INFORMATION NOTICE NO.: 20-016 April 23, 2020 Page 4 - Updated July 23, 2020 Additional time to complete counselor certification requirements: California Code of Regulations, Title 9, ยง13035(f)(1) currently...
International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) on August 31, 2020, is a chance to raise awareness of overdose, remember those we have lost, acknowledge the grief of those left behind, call for change, and end the stigma of drug use and addiction. IOAD is a global event...
Minority Mental Health Month
Published by the US Office of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, July 2020 During National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in July, the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) will continue to highlight its free and accredited e-learning program:...
A CADTP Guide to Free or Low-Cost CEUs During the Pandemic
If you are concerned about keeping up with your Continuing Education Units (CEUs) during the pandemic, this article may have a solution for you! Whether it's social distancing, canceled training, or funds are low, there can be many barriers to obtaining the required...
CARES Act Provider Relief Fund
Please see below information from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding the provider relief fund and payment portal: https://www.hhs.gov/coronavirus/cares-act-provider-relief-fund/for-providers/index.html Please share this information with...
SUD Counselor Registration and Certification Renewal: What you need to know for a speedy renewal process.
SUD counselors work hard to secure and maintain their SUD counseling registration and certification. CADTP's mission is to ensure your renewal process is quick and easy. Sometimes, processing can be held up when paperwork is missing or there is a misunderstanding of...
May is Mental Health Month
Five in Five Americans Reporting Stress, Anxiety or Loneliness While mental health previously affected an average of one in five Americans, that number has soared to five of five reporting some issues of stress, anxiety, and loneliness in dealing with the stresses...
Tips for Facilitating Great Virtual Meetings and Webinars
The Coronavirus brought many changes to our daily work and lives. Many jobs have gone online in just a few short weeks. For some, the transition is smooth. Though for many, the sudden changes in client care and company procedures can be terrifying. This article is...
California’s Hub & Spoke System
California's Hub & Spoke System is an essential component of the MAT Expansion Project launched in 2017 as a coordinated response to the opioid crisis. Funding for the project comes from the State Targeted Response (STR) to the Opioid Crisis Grant program...