The California Organization of Methadone Providers (COMP), a not for profit (501c) corporation, was
incorporated on May 31, 1991. During 2002, COMP changed its name to the California Opioid Maintenance
Providers, respecting the introduction of new pharmachotherapy and other opioid dependency treatment
advances.
Today, COMP represents the majority of the approximately 150 licensed Narcotic Treatment Programs
(NTP's) within the State of California, making it not only the oldest, but largest organization of its
kind in the country.
During its tenure, COMP has sponsored numerous legislative measures, impacting such things as
non-physician ownership of NTP's, Drug MediCal Reimbursement Methodology, and Office Based Opioid
Treatment. For the past three decades, COMP has enjoyed a good working relationship with the Department
of Alcohol and Drug Programs (DADP), helping to promulgate State Regulations, reflecting clinical
experience rather than politics or philosophy. As a member of the American Association for the Treatment
of Opioid Dependence (AATOD), we have influenced national legislation and policy.
We can take pride in our accomplishments, but never be complacent. Today, as has been the case since
our inception, we face many of the same challenges and prejudices. However, we now have decades of
research and science documenting that opioid dependency is a medical disease and should be treated as
such. We know that when methadone is combined with appropriate counseling interventions, that we offer
the most potent and effective treatment available to combat opioid dependency.
We encourage you to become a part of COMP, and carry it into the future. We must always be vigilant,
as well as, vocal advocates of humane treatment. COMP is your organization and will only be as affective
as your commitment. Many lives depend upon our willingness to meet the challenges faced by NTP's and their
patients every single day.
California Opioid Maintenance Providers Mission Statement
The mission of the California Opioid Maintenance Providers is: 1) to promote access to high quality
treatment for opioid addiction, using medication and psychosocial interventions; 2) to disseminate
information about medication assisted treatments in order to dispel myths, promote understanding and
acceptance, and reduce stigma associated with these treatments; 3) to encourage clinicians, administrators
and policy makers to use best practice models and interventions supported by research evidence; 4) to
advocate for patients who use opioid medications as a tool in their recovery.
Activities:
- Training opportunities and other forms of resource sharing
- Education of legislators and other policy makers
- Development of improved quality assurance mechanisms
- Collaboration with other programs and organizations inCalifornia.
- Collaboration with national organizations, particularly the American Association of Treatment for Opioid Dependence
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