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California Mobile Narcotic Treatment Programs and Medication Units

This funding record is inactive. Please see the program website or contact the program sponsor to determine if this program is currently accepting applications or will open again in the future.

Sponsors
California Department of Health Care Services, The Center at Sierra Health Foundation
Deadlines
Feb 26, 2024
Purpose

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and partners will provide funding to expand the availability of mobile narcotic treatment programs (MNTPs) and medication units (MUs) to increase medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) access 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.

Funding may be used for:

  • The purchase and outfitting of an MNTP
  • Costs to establish an MU including securing a lease, renovations, and related equipment
  • General maintenance, redesign, and additional startup expenses to comply with DEA and state regulations
  • Staffing and recruitment costs, up to 5% of total funds requested
  • Marketing and community engagement activities related to accessing and engaging in services provided, up to 5% of total funds requested
Eligibility

Eligible applicants are narcotic treatment programs in California that:

  • Have a valid DHCS license
  • Have a valid DEA registration
  • Have a valid Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) accreditation
  • Demonstrate Drug Medi-Cal (DMC) enrollment
Geographic coverage
California
Amount of funding

Award ceiling: Up to $400,000 for mobile units and $1,000,000 for mobile narcotic treatment programs
Project period: 18 months

Application process

A link to the application instructions is available on the program website.

Submit using the online application form.

Tagged as
Access · Illicit drug use · Mobile and episodic healthcare delivery · Prescription drug misuse · Substance use and misuse · California

Organizations (1)

  • California Department of Health Care Services, view details



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