Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Summits on Harm Reduction in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment
| Date: | September 18, 2024 |
| From: | Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan (Health Plan) |
| To: | Health Plan Providers and Facilities |
| Type: | Informational/Educational |
| Subject: | Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Summits on Harm Reduction in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment |
| Business: | Medi-Cal Managed Care |
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is excited to announce registration is now open for the Summits on Harm Reduction in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment. For more information on Summits on Harm Reduction in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment, including how to register, please read below:
The Summits on Harm Reduction in SUD Treatment aim to reduce stigma and educate SUD treatment providers on taking a harm reduction approach to SUD treatment services. DHCS encourages SUD treatment providers and staff (including social workers, peers, front desk staff, case managers, nurses, physicians, and all staff in SUD treatment settings) to attend and learn about best practices for incorporating the tenants of harm reduction into SUD treatment settings.
Registration is currently open for four of the five summits. Registration for the fifth summit in Fresno will open soon.
Summit Locations
There will be five regional summits in the following locations:
- Shasta County: October 24, 2024
- San Mateo County: November 19, 2024
- Fresno County: Winter 2025 (date TBD)
- San Diego County: February 11, 2025
- Los Angeles County: February 27, 2025
Summits will feature local panelists and regional topics. To register, please visit: https://web.cvent.com/event/41ef9c0c-ee6d-4c2b-a83e-437f97d43ea1/regProcessStep1
For more information on summit locations and accommodations, please visit: https://web.cvent.com/event/41ef9c0c-ee6d-4c2b-a83e-437f97d43ea1/websitePage:a94d3ad1-fa4a-447c-8740-e0f505694bb7
For more information on these events, please visit: https://web.cvent.com/event/41ef9c0c-ee6d-4c2b-a83e-437f97d43ea1/summary
If you have any further questions, please contact your Provider Services Representative, or call our Customer Service Department at 1-888-936-PLAN (7526). You may also visit https://www.hpsj.com/alerts/ for online access to the documents shared. The most recent information about Health Plan and our services is always available on our website WWW.HPSJ-MVHP.ORG
