We are thrilled to share that Center Point DAAC (Drug Abuse Alternatives Center) has been awarded a $676,983 grant through the MAT Access Points Project to expand critical treatment services in Sonoma County. Out of hundreds of applicants across California, Center Point DAAC is honored to be one of only 25 organizations statewide to receive this funding. This award underscores our commitment to reducing opioid-related harm and promoting recovery for the most vulnerable in our community.
A Critical Need in Sonoma County
Sonoma County, like many regions across California, has been profoundly affected by the opioid crisis. Too many individuals face barriers to care, including stigma, limited access to treatment, and a lack of harm reduction resources. This grant enables us to address these challenges by offering accessible, stigma-free treatment options to those at high risk of opioid-related harm.
How the Grant Will Help
Through this vital funding, Center Point DAAC will focus on:
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): Providing evidence-based care that combines FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies to effectively treat opioid use disorder and save lives.
Harm Reduction Resources: Offering tools, education, and support to minimize the risks of opioid use, including naloxone distribution, overdose prevention, and clean supplies.
Linkages to Supportive Services: Connecting individuals to wraparound resources like housing assistance, mental health care, and recovery programs that address their unique needs.
Our mission is clear: to reduce opioid-related harm, save lives, and support long-term recovery.
Center Point DAAC: Honored Among 25 Statewide Recipients
The grant is part of the State Opioid Response (SOR) Round Four funding, managed by The Center at Sierra Health Foundation through the MAT Access Points Project. This initiative aims to expand access to MAT and related services, prioritizing California’s underserved and most impacted communities.
Being selected as one of only 25 recipients statewide is a tremendous honor for Center Point DAAC. This recognition highlights the incredible work of our staff, the trust placed in us by the community, and our unwavering commitment to addressing the opioid crisis head-on.
Breaking Barriers to Recovery
At Center Point DAAC, we believe recovery is a journey, not a destination. By offering compassionate, stigma-free care, we meet individuals where they are and walk alongside them on the path to healing.
With this grant, we can expand access to:
Immediate, lifesaving care through MAT.
Essential harm reduction resources that keep people safe.
Support systems that empower long-term recovery.
A Community Effort
We are deeply grateful to the MAT Access Points Project and the California Department of Healthcare Services for this opportunity and to our incredible community partners who continue to support our mission. Addressing the opioid crisis requires all of us—local organizations, healthcare providers, and community members—working together.
Looking Ahead
This grant is more than funding; it represents hope, healing, and a brighter future for Sonoma County. As we implement these critical programs, we remain steadfast in our mission to serve those in need and to create pathways to recovery for all.
We are proud to stand among California’s leading organizations taking action to address the opioid crisis. Center Point DAAC is honored to be recognized, and we are committed to using this funding to make a lasting impact.
Thank you to the MAT Access Points Project, California Department of Healthcare Services, our dedicated team, and our supportive community. Together, we can change lives and build a healthier future.
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