Increasing Mat Services Within Dhcs-Licensed Sud Facilities Round Three

The contract pertains to the "Increasing MAT Services Within DHCS-Licensed SUD Facilities Round Three," which aims to expand medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services in licensed Substance Use Disorder facilities across California. Funded through a combination of state and federal resources, the project supports efforts to improve access to evidence-based treatment for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) and other substance use disorders (SUDs). The contract has a substantial budget range, estimated between five million to fifteen million dollars, reflecting its significant scope and importance. The solicitation was posted on April 8, 2025, with a response deadline of April 30, 2025, and is managed by the Sierra Health Foundation’s Center for Health Program Management, which serves as the primary point of contact. This initiative is part of a broader effort under the Opioid Response Project, which leverages various funding sources to bolster prevention, education, stigma reduction, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery services throughout California. The focus on increasing MAT services within licensed facilities underscores the state's commitment to expanding access to proven treatment modalities for individuals battling opioid and other substance use disorders, ultimately aiming to reduce overdose deaths and improve health outcomes across the state.