Agency Biography

CA Bridge, a program of the Public Health Institute’s Bridge Center, dramatically expands low-barrier access to stigma-free substance use disorder care when and where people need it most. The Bridge model has three pillars: (1) immediate access to low-barrier treatment, (2) a culture of harm reduction that offers treatment without stigma, and (3) connection to continued care in the community through trained navigators. CA Bridge provides free training, tools, and technical assistance for healthcare professionals and peer support specialists.

To support this mission, CA Bridge Connect is a free helpline that quickly connects people to addiction treatment. By calling 1-800-944-1807 or texting 1-833-308-0461, individuals connect with compassionate CA Bridge Connect Navigators. These Navigators offer judgment-free support, talk about overdose prevention, and help secure rapid access to Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) through a vetted network of clinics, hospitals, and crisis care teams.

Training for Continued Education Information

Training Method: Individual

Training Modality:  In-Person, Online (live), Asynchronous

Training Location(s):  Statewide

Training Hours: 1 hour, 3 hour, 10+ hour training length options 

Offering Law & Ethics Course(s): Yes

Link to register for classes:
To register for live online or live in-person training, visit our Live Trainings page at https://bridgetotreatment.org/live-trainings/
To register for asynchronous training, visit our CA Bridge Academy at https://cabridge.academy.reliaslearning.com/
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