The Department of Health Care Services is delighted to announce the 20^th anniversary of the Substance Use Disorder Integrated Care Conference

We are excited to celebrate with each of you at this year’s conference as we celebrate two decades of advancing, innovating, and improving the behavioral health delivery services and systems to ensure all Californians have access to affordable and quality health care. We also want to celebrate the dedication, passion, and achievements of the California behavioral health workforce.

Marlies Perez, DHCS Community Services Division Chief, Tyler Sadwith, DHCS State Medicaid Director, and Paula Wilhelm, DHCS Deputy Director, Behavioral Health

This year’s conference offers something for everyone, whether you are new to the behavioral health field or have been in it for several decades. The conference is designed to elevate the behavioral health workforce by featuring impactful workshops, compelling keynote speakers, uplifting entertainment, and multiple opportunities to network, create new partnerships, and practice self-care. 

We’re looking forward to sharing space with you to celebrate the many accomplishments of our field. If you missed last year’s conference, hear what others had to say about their experience in the highlight video below.