Applicants of the PROUD program must include at least one of the two primary activities below as the focus of their program: Increasing Use of Medications to Treat OUD: Enhance utilization of evidence-based medications for the treatment of OUD through Opioid Treatment Programs, Office-Based Addiction Treatment Programs, Federally Qualified Health Centers, community health centers, and other related healthcare and community-based service providers. (Resource*: SAMHSA TIP 63: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder ) Broaden Access to Behavioral Health Treatment: Enhance utilization of evidence-based therapies for the treatment of OUD through Opioid Treatment Programs, Office-Based Addiction Treatment Programs, Federally Qualified Health Centers, community health centers, and other related healthcare and community-based service providers. Connect veterans and their families to outpatient mental health/therapy for treatment services. (Resource*: SAMHSA Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center)...
