About the DUI MAT Project

The Driving Under the Influence, Medication-Assisted Treatment Integration/Outreach Project (DUI MAT) represents a critical initiative under the California State Opioid Response, State Opioid Response IV. It is specifically designed to combat the opioid and polysubstance crisis in California, fostering a collaborative engagement with DUI Programs across particularly underserved and underrepresented communities.

At its core, DUI MAT seamlessly integrates crucial services such as opioid and polysubstance use, awareness programs, screenings and assessments, counseling, treatment referrals, and ongoing monitoring into existing DUI programs. This integration ensures comprehensive support for clients grappling with opioid and polysubstance use issues.

To date, the project has educated tens of thousands about the realities and risks of drug use and available treatment options. Impressively, we have completed over 150,000 drug use prescreens, engaging a vast number of individuals in critical reflection of their substance use.

Most importantly, hundreds have been empowered to commence their journey toward recovery, making significant strides in altering their lives for the better. Our ongoing commitment is to sustain this momentum and to amplify our impact, reaching even more individuals in need.

 Vision

To develop programs, processes and best practices to expand access to MAT and other treatment modalities through DUI treatment programs for the purpose of reducing opioid and polysubstance abuse and overdose deaths.

Mission

To collaborate with DUI professionals to implement a program that provides clients with opioid and polysubstance use education, identification of drug abuse, and treatment referrals, enhancing both safety and recovery.