Transforming addiction treatment

CA Bridge saves lives by making it possible for people who use drugs to get treatment at any hospital—whenever and wherever they need it.

Dr. Leslie Mukau, Medical Director for the Emergency Department El Centro Regional Medical Center at a CA Bridge training.

Treat a Patient

While you’re on-shift/on-service.

Find Treatment

To help with your drug use.

Supplemental Funding

RFA: Bridge Navigator Program Supplemental Funding

CA Bridge announces the opportunity to strengthen the sustainability of the Bridge Navigator Program with supplemental funding for participating hospitals.

New Standard of Care for California Hospital Emergency Departments

The CalBridge Behavioral Health Navigator Program (Bridge Navigator Program) makes addiction and mental health treatment accessible at EDs statewide.

Critical Updates About the X-Waiver Removal

We did it! The removal of the X-waiver means even fewer barriers to prescribing buprenorphine.

Training

Building and Strengthening Your Bridge Navigator Program

21 Apr 2023, 8:30 am

Irvine In-Person Training

The Bridge Navigator Program Training Series provides education and resources to hospital teams implementing medication for addiction treatment (MAT) programs in the acute care setting. These training events are specifically for hospitals receiving funding through the Bridge Navigator Program. The session will include plenary and breakout sessions designed to deepen your program connections and MAT knowledge.

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Tools

Explore our collection of resources developed by an interdisciplinary team based on published evidence, best practices from the field and expert opinion.

Impact

Learn more about how the implementation of medication for addiction treatment (MAT) from the hospital setting can save tens of thousands of lives.

Jenna’s Story

Stigma keeps moms and babies from getting the care they need. But Jenna was able to get help for herself and her family.