Technical Assistance to Promote Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorders in Hospitals Grant

Technical Assistance to Promote Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorders in Hospitals Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: State of New Jersey Department of Health
Amount: Up to US $100,000
Last Updated: January 26, 2026

Summary

The New Jersey Department of Health's Community Health and Wellness Unit aims to enhance access to medications for opioid use disorders in hospitals. This initiative focuses on providing technical assistance and education to healthcare professionals, ensuring they can effectively screen, diagnose, and treat patients with substance use disorders. By fostering collaboration among stakeholders, the program seeks to improve the quality of life for New Jersey residents affected by opioid addiction, ultimately promoting healthier communities.

Overview

New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) The New Jersey Department of Health leads the state’s response to public health challenges and works to improve health outcomes for all New Jersey residents. Through its three primary branches—Public Health Services, Health Systems, and Integrated Health—the Department collaborates across programs and partners to strengthen New Jersey’s health system. Guided by its mission to protect public health, promote healthy communities, and improve the quality of health care, the Department supports initiatives that advance prevention, system integration, and equitable access to health services statewide. Technical Assistance to Promote Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorders in Hospitals The goal of this Request for Applications (RFA) is to provide continuation funding for technical assistance (TA) and education to clinicians and administrators of NJ hospitals to increase statewide capacity to screen, diagnose, prescribe/administer as appropriate, and link patients to ongoing care for substance use disorder, including medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD).

Eligibility

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