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Advocacy Alert: California: STOP the DHCS 63% Addiction Treatment Facility Fee Increase
May 11, 2022
California is set to increase addiction treatment fees. CCAPP urges you to oppose.
Advocacy Alert: April 2022 Legislative News Round Up
May 5, 2022
A round-up of legislative news stories we shared in April 2022.
Advocacy Alert: Contact Your Rep Regarding Opioid Settlement Funds
Apr 28, 2022
BHAP urges states to develop a fair and transparent process for how opioid crisis settlement dollars will be spent.
Advocacy Alert: California Governor Gavin Newsom Signs SUD Client Bill of Rights into Law
Apr 21, 2022
California Senate Bill 349 was signed into law on April 13, 2022.
Advocacy Alert: April 2022 Advocacy Update for BHAP Members
Apr 15, 2022
An Advocacy Update for BHAP members only from our advocate in Washington, DC: Andrew Kessler with Slingshot Solutions.
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In the March 2022 update, our advocate covers funding for SUD treatment and recovery services. The federal budget, SAMHSA’s SAPT grant, and other programs of interest are listed.
Advocacy Alert: March 2022 Legislative News Round Up
Apr 7, 2022
A round-up of legislative news stories we shared in March 2022.
Advocacy Alert: CCAPP-Sponsored Substance Use Disorder Workforce Bill Becomes Law
Mar 31, 2022
California Assembly Bill 666 was signed into law on March 9, 2022.
Advocacy Alert: California SB 992: Licensure for Alcohol and Drug Counselors
Mar 24, 2022
California is one of only a handful of populous states that does not have a license for alcohol and drug counselors. SB 992 would change that.
Advocacy Alert: March 2022 Advocacy Update for BHAP Members
Mar 15, 2022
An Advocacy Update for BHAP members only from our advocate in Washington, DC: Andrew Kessler with Slingshot Solutions.
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Kessler breaks down the key parts of President Biden’t State of the Union address and the White House’s plan to invest in SUD prevention, treatment, and recovery.
Advocacy Alert: BHAP Supports Mental Health Parity Enforcement
Mar 11, 2022
BHAP encourages you to contact your representatives about mental health parity.
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