Thank you to all who are leading with vision, compassion, and courage. Together, we’re building a stronger system for every Californian.

During the meeting, we were proud to honor two extraordinary leaders whose work continues to shape the future of our field: 🏆 Statewide Champion: Paula Wilhelm, Deputy Director of Behavioral Health, DHCS 🏛️ Legislative Champion: @AsmGailPellerin

We’re especially grateful to our sponsors whose generous support made this gathering possible — your partnership fuels our mission year-round.

Yesterday was #CAADPE’s Annual In-Person Meeting in Los Angeles! The day was filled with powerful conversations, meaningful connections, and a shared commitment to advancing substance use treatment across California.

We are proud that Didi Hirsch is part of the CAADPE community and leading the way toward an integrated approach to behavioral health care. One that recognizes that recovery, prevention, and hope are all deeply connected.

Strengthening the systems of care that connect mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, and ensuring Californians in crisis can access the compassionate, coordinated support they deserve.

This legislation represents a critical step forward in suicide prevention and crisis response across California. While AB 440 centers on mental health, its impact reaches far beyond.

Celebrating @DidiHirsch Leadership in Suicide Prevention and Behavioral Health! A heartfelt congratulations to Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, whose tireless advocacy helped make #AB440, authored by @AsmJamesRamos, law, signed by Governor @GavinNewsom.

#CAADPE's Executive Director, Robb Layne, spoke with @mercnews about the lack of treatment capacity & funding to support the law. Read more:

Early results from #Prop36 are in — and they show what we’ve long said: without real investment in treatment, we can’t meet California’s promise of “mass treatment.”

Missed a webinar this month or want to review? You can view all our past online trainings at https://t.co/TFNCDKLkZb

At #CAADPE HQ and ready to roll! Our team is prepped and excited to welcome our members for #LobbyDay — time to bring #SUD provider voices straight to the Capitol. #CAleg

Next stop: the Senate. CAADPE will keep pushing until this vital reform becomes law. Let’s build a better, smarter system—together. 💪 #CALeg

This game-changing bill proposes a consolidated license and certification for SUD providers operating multiple programs in the same area—cutting red tape, reducing duplicative paperwork, and freeing up providers to focus on what really matters: care.

🚨 Legislative Win for SUD Providers! 🚨 #CAADPE is proud to share that #AB1267, authored by @AsmGailPellerin and sponsored by CAADPE, passed out of the Assembly on June 2 with bipartisan support! Read the full statement: https://t.co/OljrGsIHoS

Did you miss any of our May SPARK-T webinars? Review them online here: https://t.co/fSmbT6LTjl

✅ Less paperwork ✅ More time for care ✅ Smarter regulation CAADPE is proud to sponsor this effort to make California’s behavioral health system stronger and more streamlined.

This bill would allow SUD providers operating multiple programs at the same geographic location to apply for a single, consolidated license—cutting red tape, reducing administrative burdens, and improving oversight efficiency.

Big win for #SUD treatment providers! #AB1267, sponsored by #CAADPE and authored by @AsmGailPellerin, passed the Assembly Appropriations Suspense File and is now headed to the Assembly floor!

WEBINAR ALERT: An overview of the best practices for contacting and working with your DHCS analyst during the licensing and certification process for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment centers in California. Register now: