People with lived experiences invited to help revise state’s addiction recovery program
SANTA FE—New Mexico Medicaid is inviting people with lived experience of pregnancy and substance use disorder, their family members, and community partners to provide input on revising the state’s Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) as required by Senate Bill 42.
Meeting details:
Date/Time: 12 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 7.
Location: In person at 1474 Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, in the first-floor conference room. Virtual option: Available via Microsoft Teams.
Microsoft Teams meeting information:
Meeting ID: 281 774 354 446 2
Passcode: 4Rm7pP25
Dial in by phone
Local: +1 505-312-4308,,785269037#
Toll-free: (888) 506-1357,,785269037#
Phone conference ID: 785 269 037#
At the meeting, HCA will:
- Share information about the CARA revision and strategies to identify and support pregnant people and newborns affected by substance use disorder.
- Provide details on how to join biweekly work groups that will focus on:
- Care navigation and linking members to timely and helpful services.
- Training health care workers on evidence-based engagement methods.
- Ensuring equitable and accessible supports for families.
If you or someone you know needs language interpretation or ASL services to attend this meeting, contact Madinfo.HCA@hca.nm.gov by Sept. 30.
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