Instructions for MD/DO and NP/PA

Due to variations in the SAMHSA X waiver application for different types of prescribers, there are two sets of instructions below.

CA BRIDGE – How to apply to get your X Waiver for MD_DO – Dec 2021
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CA BRIDGE – How to apply to get your X Waiver for NP_PA – Nov 2021
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Provider Resources

Any provider seeking support for treating patients with MAT may utilize these Substance Use lines.

California Substance Use Hotline:
CA providers only, service of Poison Control
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Focused on rapid access to advice for acute care buprenorphine starts
(844) 326-2626

National Clinician Consultation Center Substance Use Warmline
M-F 6am-5pm. Voicemail 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Specialty addiction medicine consultation
(855) 300-3595

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