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

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. Approved for 2.25 Live AAFP Prescribed credits.*

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 | Check-In & Dinner
6:00 PM | Welcome & Opening
6:15 PM | MAT aka MOUD—The Basics
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 | Medication First: Low Barrier MAT
Importance of low barrier care and introduction to the medication first model.
7:45 PM | Group Discussion
Collaborative brainstorming for actionable steps and final takeaways for NOSC.
8:15 PM | Closing Remarks

*The AAFP has reviewed Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Symposium and deemed it acceptable for up to 2.25 Live AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 09/24/2026 to 09/24/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Event Partners

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