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Date: August 18, 2025
To: Substance Use Disorder Contracted Service Providers
From: Behavioral Health Services
General Topic: Harm Reduction
Subject: DHCS Harm Reduction Summits in SUD Treatment
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The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is hosting two one-day regional summits on harm reduction in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment in September:
- Mendocino County: September 4, 2025
- San Bernardino County: September 11, 2025
The summits aim to provide real-world experiences and tangible examples for reducing stigma and educating SUD treatment providers on taking a harm-reduction approach to SUD treatment services.
These summits are designed for SUD treatment providers and staff. All staff and providers who work with patients in a SUD treatment setting are invited to attend, including front office staff, social workers, peers, physicians, nursing staff, SUD counselors, psychologists, and case managers.
Registration is free and open for both summits. CEUs are available.
Why Attend?
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Learn from experts: Hear firsthand from community members, scholars, providers, and advocates about ways to integrate a harm reduction approach in your treatment setting.
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Expand your network: Connect with residential and outpatient treatment providers, Narcotic Treatment Programs (NTPs), local harm reduction organizations, county staff, and more!
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Stay ahead with ASAM Guidance: Get a deep dive into the newly released American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) guidelines on effectively engaging and retaining non-abstinent patients in care.
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Obtain Continuing Education Units (CEUs): The summit meets the qualifications for up to 5.75 continuing education credits/contact hours. Visit their website for more information.
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Past Communications
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