Opioid use disorder (OUD) continues to represent a significant public health crisis in the United States, with substantial morbidity and mortality driven by overdose and limited access to effective treatment. Traditional clinic-based models of care often fail to engage individuals who face structural, social, and logistical barriers to treatment access. Field-based delivery of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) represents an emerging, evidence-based approach to expanding access to recovery-oriented resources and improving social service engagement among high-risk populations.

This training will provide a comprehensive overview of MOUD implementation in field-based settings, including street medicine, outreach teams, and mobile health programs. Behavioral health providers will review the pharmacologic foundations of MOUD, patient selection considerations, and harm reduction principles. Emphasis will be placed on practical strategies for initiating and maintaining treatment in nontraditional environments while addressing safety, regulatory, and ethical considerations for field-based medication-assisted treatment (MAT). This training is intended for field-based mental health and outreach workers in Los Angeles County.