Substance Use System Transformation and Integration Network (SUSTAIN) Learning Collaborative
Center for Health Care Strategies
Better care where it's needed most
After decades of a worsening drug overdose crisis, primarily driven by opioids, state health officials are observing an encouraging shift. Recent national data show a significant decline in overdose deaths, with a reduction of over 10 percent. This positive trend provides state policymakers and Medicaid programs with an opportunity to address inequities in substance use disorder (SUD) care and strengthen SUD care systems.
With support from The Pew Charitable Trusts and Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) is launching the Substance Use System Transformation and Integration Network (SUSTAIN) Learning Collaborative to support state and U.S. territory teams that are planning, developing, or refining SUD-related policies for adults that promote equitable prevention, treatment, or recovery supports. Selected teams will participate in peer learning opportunities and receive tailored technical assistance to advance their SUD policy goals.
CHCS welcomes applications from all states and territories to participate in this 12-month collaborative beginning in February 2025. Applications are due December 20.