CA Assoc. of Alcohol & Drug Programs Executives

Mark your calendars. CAADPE has three major events on the horizon and you won't want to miss any of them. 📅Annual In-Person Meeting — October 29, 2026 | CRI-Help, North Hollywood 📅2nd Annual Policy Symposium — January 19, 2027 | California Endowment, Sacramento 📅Advocacy Day — January 20, 2027 | California State Capitol, Sacramento Registration and sponsorship details are coming soon. Keep an eye on caadpe.org/upcoming-events for updates.

As advocates for substance use disorder treatment in California, we want to make sure our community knows: help is always available. Call, text, or chat 988 anytime to reach a trained counselor. @988Lifeline #988Lifeline #SUDTreatment #MentalHealthMatters #SubstanceUseDisorder #California

This Alcohol Awareness Month, we're amplifying the voices of the providers making recovery possible across California. Thank you to CAADPE member Tarzana Treatment Centers for this reminder: prevention works, treatment is effective, and recovery is possible. We're proud to stand alongside organizations like Tarzana in this work.

CAADPE member Health RIGHT 360 is hosting a free Community Resource Fair in Pomona — and we want to make sure you know about it! 🏥 📅 Thursday, May 14 🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Pomona, CA Stop by for free health screenings, community resources, food, music, games, and raffle giveaways — plus a chance to connect directly with their team about treatment and supportive services for individuals and families. Questions? Reach out to Fernando (finiguez@prototypes.org) or Rocio (rociogarcia@prototypes.org). #CAADPE #HealthRIGHT360 #Prototypes #PomonaCA #TreatmentAccess #CommunityHealth #SUD #GetConnected

Big news for workplace safety in California. AB 2150 (@AsmMattHaney ), co-sponsored by CAADPE and the American Red Cross, passed the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee yesterday on unanimous consent. The bill requires employers who already mandate CPR certification to also include an opioid overdose response training module — developed by the state of California — as part of that requirement. This is a commonsense step that meets workers where they already are and gives them the tools to save lives. The bill now heads to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. #OpioidAwareness #WorkplaceSafety #AB2150 #CaliforniaLegislature #SubstanceUseDisorder

CAADPE showed up at the California Senate Health Committee today in strong support of SB 1422 (@SenMariaEDurazo) — legislation that would expand full-scope Medi-Cal eligibility regardless of immigration status. Proud of our intern Angel Renfree for representing our members on the ground. Our SUD providers know that access to care shouldn't stop at documentation status. Everyone deserves full coverage. #SB1422 #MediCal #HealthEquity #SubstanceUseDisorder

Mental health and substance use disorder don't exist in isolation — they're can be part of the same struggle. Resources like 988 are essential, and so are the SUD providers across California working every day to meet people where they are. No one has to earn support.

"No student should lose their life because help was right there but unprepared." AB 1586 — sponsored by CAADPE — passed the Assembly Education Committee unanimously. The bill requires school resource officers on K-12 campuses to complete overdose response training. When seconds matter, preparation saves lives. Thank you, @AsmJamesRamos, for carrying this critical legislation. Read more here: tinyurl.com/bpa6as67 #AB1586 #SchoolSafety #OpioidPrevention

Substance use disorder affects virtually every Californian — directly or indirectly. Yet it's still missing from the conversation among candidates running to lead our state. CAADPE is calling on all California gubernatorial candidates to commit to addressing the SUD crisis. Read our full statement here: caadpe.org/news/caapde-ca… #SubstanceUseDisorder #CaliforniaPolitics #BehavioralHealth

Today's Women's History Month spotlight shines on Lyn Morris, LMFT, Chief Executive Officer of @DidiHirsch — and we are proud and honored to have her as a member of the CAADPE community! Lyn has spent more than two decades building one of California's most impactful mental health organizations from the inside out. She joined Didi Hirsch in 2000 as Program Director for Adult Outpatient Services, rose through leadership roles including Division Director of the Suicide Prevention Center, SVP of Clinical Operations, and COO, before being appointed CEO in 2022. Today, she oversees more than 10 sites and partnerships with nearly 100 schools, serving over 150,000 people annually across Los Angeles and Orange counties. Learn more about Didi Hirsch here: didihirsch.org Join us in celebrating Lyn's extraordinary leadership and her lifelong dedication to mental health, suicide prevention, and equitable care this Women's History Month. 💙 #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInLeadership #CommunityImpact #CAADPE #DidiHirsch #MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #HealthEquity

Today's Women's History Month spotlight shines on Amanda Carnegie — and we are proud and honored to have her as a member of the CAADPE community! With over a decade of experience in behavioral health, Amanda has dedicated her career to serving some of the most complex and underserved populations — including individuals impacted by incarceration, DCFS-involved families, LGBTQ+ communities, and Native American communities. Her breadth of expertise spans acute mental health, substance use treatment, community health, and residential services. At American Indian Changing Spirits, her leadership has helped nearly triple the program's billing capabilities, expand staffing and retention, deepen community partnerships, and establish internship pipelines for counselors, clinicians, and peer supporters — all while maintaining rigorous compliance with state, county, and accreditation bodies including CARF, of which Amanda is soon to become a Program Surveyor. Amanda's commitment to culturally relevant, evidence-based care is a powerful example of what dedicated leadership looks like in our field. Learn more about American Indian Changing Spirits: americanindianchangingspirits.org Join us in celebrating Amanda this Women's History Month! 💙 #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInLeadership #CommunityImpact #CAADPE #BehavioralHealth #ResidentialTreatment #SubstanceUse #CulturallyResponsiveCare

"If someone says, 'I support recovery, but I don't support it in my community' — then they do not support recovery." CAADPE Executive Director Robb Layne spoke with the @smdailyjournal this week about community opposition to a proposed behavioral health treatment facility in San Mateo. Robb's message: neighborhood concerns deserve real answers — but opposition rooted in stigma and fear, not data, puts lives at risk. The research is clear: treatment facilities do not increase crime. Studies from Johns Hopkins and Brookings show that fears about safety near SUD treatment centers are unfounded. As Robb put it: show me the data. California needs more treatment capacity, not less. Read the full story: tinyurl.com/3muzps2u

CAADPE's Trent Murphy showed support for AB 2011 today at the Assembly Health Committee. This bill locks federal mental health parity protections into California state law — ensuring insurers treat MH/SUD care equally to physical health care, regardless of what happens at the federal level. We proud to support @AsmGreggHart, @Steinberg_Inst, and @kennedyforum, as they aim to protect access to substance use disorder treatment for all Californians. #AB2011 #MentalHealthParity #SUD #CaliforniaHealth

Today's Women's History Month spotlight shines on Rachel Montoya, CPA, President & CEO of Community Solutions — and we are proud and honored to have her as a member of the CAADPE community! Rachel was named President & CEO of Community Solutions in January 2026, stepping into the role after serving as the organization's Chief Financial Officer since 2019. As CFO, she was a steady and strategic force through some of the most challenging periods in recent memory — guiding Community Solutions and the broader human services sector through the COVID-19 pandemic and major statewide behavioral health system transformations. Rachel is deeply engaged in the field beyond her role at Community Solutions — serving as Chair of the Finance Committee of the Behavioral Health Community Association of Santa Clara County, on the Steering Committee for the CFO Leadership Council Silicon Valley Chapter, the Membership Committee for California Alliance for Child and Family Services, and the Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health Advisory Board. Join us in celebrating Rachel's remarkable rise and her dedication to strengthening behavioral health systems across California this Women's History Month! 💙 Learn more about Community Solutions here: communitysolutions.org #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInLeadership #CommunityImpact #CAADPE #CommunitySolutions #BehavioralHealth #HealthEquity

Today's Women's History Month spotlight shines on Aubree Sweeney, LMFT, Executive Director of Rancho San Antonio — and we are proud and honored to have her as a member of the CAADPE community! Aubree's journey at Rancho San Antonio is nothing short of inspiring. She began her career there in 1997 as a therapist, spending over 15 years in direct service — supporting youth in transitioning to adulthood, serving as a PRO-Act instructor, and working tirelessly with some of the most vulnerable young people in our communities. On July 1, 2018, she made history as the first female Executive Director in the agency's 90-year history. A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Aubree holds a BA in Psychology from UC Santa Barbara and an MS in Counseling from CSU Northridge. Her clinical background is rich and wide-ranging — from working with survivors of sexual abuse and serving on the Los Angeles Police Department's Sexual Assault Response Team, to facilitating substance abuse groups and counseling youth in juvenile placement facilities. Beyond Rancho, Aubree serves as Juvenile Justice Chairperson and sits on the Nominating Committee at ACHSA. She leads with a deep respect for every person's story and a genuine passion for serving disenfranchised communities. Join us in celebrating Aubree's extraordinary career and her commitment to healing, youth, and justice this Women's History Month! 💙 Learn more about Rancho San Antonio at ranchosanantonio.org #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInLeadership #CommunityImpact #CAADPE #RanchoSanAntonio #BehavioralHealth #YouthServices #JuvenileJustice

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🚨 Seniors—learn life-saving skills! Join Healthy RC for a FREE Hands-Only CPR & Narcan (naloxone) training designed specifically for older adults. 🗓 Wednesday, April 15 ⏰ 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 📍 Central Park Register today at bit.ly/4aOQCIY. Space may be limited.

Today's Women's History Month spotlight shines on Nely Meza-Andrade, LMFT, MBA, Chief Executive Officer of Casa Treatment Center — and CAADPE is proud to have her as a member! With over 15 years of leadership experience in behavioral health, nonprofit management, and clinical services, Nely brings a rare and powerful combination of clinical expertise and business acumen to her role. Under her leadership, Casa Treatment Center has grown through strategic planning, diversified funding, and strengthened partnerships with government agencies and community organizations — all while maintaining a steadfast commitment to ethical, evidence-based care. Beyond Casa, Nely is an active community leader, lending her expertise to regional and statewide initiatives focused on behavioral health integration, nonprofit governance, and leadership development. Join us in celebrating Nely's remarkable dedication to healing, recovery, and opportunity for individuals and families this Women's History Month. 💙 #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInLeadership #CommunityImpact #CAADPE #CasaTreatmentCenter #BehavioralHealth #HealthEquity #BilingualLeadership

Today, CAADPE's Trent Murphy joined @AsmJamesRamos and student advocate Jadyn Voorwinden in the Assembly Education Committee to testify in support of AB 1586, a bill that would allow trained School Resource Officers to carry and administer naloxone on school campuses. Adolescent overdose deaths more than doubled between 2019 and 2022, with fentanyl now involved in at least 75% of those fatalities. When a bystander is present in nearly 40% of overdose deaths, equipping more people to respond isn't just smart policy. It saves lives. AB 1586 creates a voluntary framework for SROs who choose to participate, with proper POST training and existing legal protections in place. It's a practical, commonsense step to close a critical gap in emergency response on our school campuses. CAAPDE is proud to sponsor this bill, and thank Assemblymember Ramos for his commitment to this issue. We see every day what's at stake, and we know that survival often comes down to whether someone nearby was prepared to act. #AB1586 #NaloxoneSavesLives #OverdosePrevention #CaliforniaLegislature #CAADPE

As part of Women's History Month, we are honored to spotlight Vitka Eisen, President and CEO of @HealthRIGHT360 — and our very own Vice President of the CAADPE Board! HealthRIGHT 360 delivers integrated, compassionate care to over 40,000 low-income and marginalized Californians every year. With over 40 years of experience in human services, Vitka has devoted her career to supporting people and communities impacted by addiction and incarceration. Since stepping into her leadership role in 2010, she has guided HealthRIGHT 360 through a series of transformative mergers, expanding the organization's reach and deepening its impact across California. We are also proud to announce that HealthRIGHT 360 has been awarded a Bond BHCIP Round 2: Unmet Needs conditional grant, awarded by DHCS — a powerful recognition of the organization's commitment to addressing outstanding behavioral health infrastructure needs across California. Vitka's unwavering dedication to equity, dignity, and care for the most vulnerable among us makes her a true inspiration. Join us in celebrating her extraordinary legacy this Women's History Month. 💙 #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInLeadership #CommunityImpact #CAADPE #HealthRIGHT360 #BehavioralHealth #HealthEquity #BHCIP #IntegratedCare

CAADPE stands with @DidiHirsch in support of AB 1540! Our Policy Analyst Trent Murphy showed up today at the Assembly Health Committee to add CAADPE's voice in support of restoring the "Press 3" LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Hotline through 988. LGBTQ+ youth in California deserve access to culturally competent, life-saving crisis support — and AB 1540 by @AsmMarkGonzalez delivers that. Since the federal government ended contracts with 988 subnetwork providers, thousands of vulnerable young people have been left without specialized, affirming care during their moments of greatest need. The numbers are clear: 73,000 calls from California alone in just one year. This service saves lives. Let's restore it. We urge an AYE vote on AB 1540. #AB1540 #988LifeLine #LGBTQYouth #MentalHealth #CaliforniaLegislature