On Monday, March 24, 2025, the Department of
Health Care Services (DHCS) will release a third round of Request
for Applications (RFA) for eligible residential substance use
disorder (SUD) facilities to implement, expand, and improve
access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).
Funding from this program will assist with start-up costs and
support recruitment, mentorship, training, and other associated
costs to increase provider knowledge and comfort with providing
MAT through a collaborative learning opportunity. The program
will run from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2027. Licensed and
certified substance use disorder treatment facilities, including
residential facilities, must implement and maintain a
comprehensive MAT policy approved by DHCS, ensuring access to
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications for
substance use disorders.
For more information, please visit the
MAT Access Points Project website. CSAC staff will share
the RFA in the next CSAC Bulletin once the RFA becomes available
next week.
