Improving Access: 2026 Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Symposium

  • Thursday, September 24, 2026

  • 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

  • Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center
    1000 Trancas St, Napa, CA 94558

 Seats are limited. Register by September 10 to secure your spot.

Join us for an impactful evening dedicated to advancing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) practices. Engage with local providers to share clinical insights, hear from individuals with lived experience, and collaborate on strategies to build a more accessible, low-barrier care model in our community. Registration is free and dinner will be provided. CME application is planned. 

All local healthcare providers are encouraged to attend, including:

  • Behavioral health clinicians, providers, case workers, counselors, and other professionals involved in treating patients with SUD.

  • Primary care providers, including physicians, nurses, and physician assistants.

  • Emergency room, hospital-based, and opioid treatment program clinicians.

  • Public policy makers, administrators, and advocates focused on prevention and access to care.

Agenda at a Glance

5:30 PM | Dinner & Opening   
Welcome, speaker introductions, and an overview of our shared goals for the evening.
6:15 PM | MAT 101: Prescribing Pearls
Clinical essentials on initiating MAT, including dosing protocols and contraindications.
6:30 PM | Lived Experience Panel
Perspectives on navigating local SUD care pathways and the real-world barriers patients encounter.
7:00 PM | Achieving a Low-Barrier, Rapid-Access Model
A review of our current patient navigation landscape versus the ideal model and how to bridge the gap.
7:45 PM | Group Discussion & Closing
Collaborative brainstorming for actionable steps and final takeaways for NOSC.

Event Partners

Napa Solano Medical Society
Napa County Health & Human Services Agency
Partnership HealthPlan of California