Trainings and Events



Tobacco 101 and Tobacco Use Disparities A message brought to you by Lifelong Medical Care Tobacco Treatment Training Program and ACBH SUD Services DATE/TIME: Friday, February 2, 2024, 12:00pm – 1:00pm LOCATION: Online AUDIENCE: Administrative and/or Clinical Staff of Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH)- funded substance use treatment and mental health programs TRAINER: Tara Leiker, Ph.D., Lifelong Tobacco Treatment Program DESCRIPTION: This 1-hour training will provide an introduction to tobacco use and basic treatment possibilities. It will take a deeper look into disparities that exist within tobacco use in California, and specifically Alameda County. Participants will learn about health literacy and disparities in tobacco use and control and how to integrate this knowledge with best practices into a standard delivery of care. CE CREDIT: N/A View FLYER. Click HERE to register. ACBH Opioid Settlement Listening Sessions Narrative Summary & FAQs A message brought to you by the Office of the Clinical Operations Deputy Director, James Wagner The posting contains three documents as listed below: ACBH Opioid Settlement Listening Sessions PowerPoint. ACBH Opioid Settlement Listening Sessions Narrative Summary. ACBH Opioid Settlement Listening Sessions FAQs. Co-Occurring Disorders (CODs) in Addiction A 3 Part Workshop Series for Alameda SUD Providers presented by Rob Lee MD of Alameda BHCS View Flyer Stakeholders’ active participation in improving the provider enrollment process of the Medi-Cal program has been of great benefit to DHCS over the past several years, and DHCS looks forward to your participation. Drug Medi-Cal Provider Agreement Substance Use Disorder Clinic Application Drug MEDI-CAL Substance Use Disorder Medical Director/Licensed Substance Use Disorder Treatment Professional/Substance Use Disorder Nonphysicain Medical Practitioner Application Medi-Cal Supplemental Changes form Dear SUD-related county staff and CBO providers, The landmark Drug Medi-Cal Waiver was just approved by the federal Centers for Medicare and MediCaid Services. The formulation of the waiver design was an extensive effort that involved federal, state and county government agencies, providers and many stakeholder groups. Please see the attached announcement that just came from the state DHCS. The Bay Area counties are designated as the first to develop their opt-in implementation plans. Alameda County BHCS will now be intensifying our ongoing work with you to prepare our own Implementation Plan, and apply to DHCS and CMS for its review and approval. DMC–ODS Waiver Approval DHCS Information Notice DMC-ODS Waiver Approval Letter from CMS Notice