Welcome To CAADPE!

Are You Looking for Treatment?

CAADPE's website offers an available list of substance use disorder treatment facilities that are active members of the organization. The facilities are broken down based on the type of treatment being sought. To see the listed facilities you may click here or click on the "Find Treatment" link located within the menu.

Little Hoover Commission response to Realignment

On October 1, 2011, California enters a new era of criminal justice policy as supervision for the majority of low-level felony offenders begins an historic shift from state to local control. If implemented correctly, public safety realignment could reduce crime and victimization and begin to reverse decades of ineffective correctional policies that have plagued communities. (Read LHC Letter)

California Coalition for Mental Health (CCMH)

The CA Coalition for Mental Health (CCMH) has submitted a request that the Health and Human Services Agency intitate a mental health and subustance use disorder service planning intitative focused on implementation of Health Care Reform. (Read Letter)

Advertise in CAADPE's Weekly Newsletter

Targeted advertising opportunities are available in CAADPE's widely read newsletter, The Weekly Membership Memo. The publication provides the most timely information for the operation of substance use disorder treatment services and is delivered directly to those who make business decisions. This advertising is available to members and associated services.  Publicize products and services, promote events, and post job offerings. Display advertising rates vary depending on the size of the ad. Free design service is available. For more information, download details.

State Issues:

CAADPE has taken the lead in the SUD community, announcing its SUPPORT for Governor Brown’s proposal to eliminate the Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs.  
 
In reversing its long-standing position on state governance of substance use disorder programs and services, CAADPE is taking advantage of the opportunity to “conduct business” in a different way under a redesigned state governance structure.  The CAADPE Board of Directors determined that it is time to put aside the field’s long-held fears and mistrust that the legislature, the Governor, and State administrators will allow SUD services to be diminished within a larger department. Read Letter

CAADPE Supports the Coalition of Whole Health's Recommendations-- CAADPE supports the Coalition of Whole Health's recommendations for full inclusion of mental health and substance use disorder treatment services within the Essential Health Benefits framework of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Read more.

Accountable Care Organizations add to the menu of options for providers looking to better coordinate care for patients and will make it easier for providers to deliver high quality care and use health care dollars more wisely. Click for more information

Federal Issues:

Healthcare Reform is now a Reality! Read more about the new law with this Practical Guide for Leaders

Now Federal Law:

The Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equality Act.Click here for more information.