PCSS-MOUD: Educate, Train, Mentor

What PCSS-MOUD: Educate, Train, Mentor does

PCSS-MOUD is a federally funded, non-commercial healthcare professional education program focused on evidence-based treatment of substance use disorders (SUD), with particular emphasis on opioid use disorder (OUD) and medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD). The program is operated by the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) and serves physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and an expanding set of allied healthcare providers, including dental professionals. It functions as a national coalition of more than 40 healthcare organizations, headquartered in East Providence, Rhode Island, with a small staff of approximately 5 employees.

The core product is a multi-format training and mentorship portfolio rather than a single software platform. Components include the SUD 101 foundational course series (with Course 5 launched in 2026-04), a Pain Management Core, a Dental School SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) curriculum launched in 2026-07, plus webinars, podcasts, mentor pairings, and clinical discussion forums. Distribution occurs through the coalition's member organizations and through free direct access by individual providers; there is no paid tier and no commercial sales motion. Recent product activity signals vertical expansion into dental education and continued deepening of the core curriculum.

The business model is grant-funded rather than revenue-generating. PCSS-MOUD is supported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) through cooperative agreement no. 1H79TI086770 and grant no. 1H79TI088037, with all content delivered to users at no cost. There are no user fees, advertising revenues, or commercial partnerships disclosed. Operational sustainability therefore depends entirely on continued SAMHSA funding renewals rather than market demand or pricing power.

Name

PCSS-MOUD: Educate, Train, Mentor

Legal name

Providers Clinical Support System-Medications for Opioid Use Disorders

Website

https://pcss-moud.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PCSS-MOUD is a SAMHSA-funded, non-commercial training and mentorship program operated by the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry that provides free curricula, webinars, and clinical mentoring to healthcare providers on evidence-based treatment of opioid and substance use disorders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Professional Continuing Education

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) & Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) (HLAFACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Programs (IOP/PHP/OP) (HLAFACAF)

Keywords

• Substance use disorder training
• Opioid use disorder education
• Clinical mentorship programs
• DEA MATE Act training
• Healthcare professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

East Providence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: PCSS-MOUD is entirely funded by cooperative agreement no. 1H79TI086770 from SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) and grant no. 1H79TI088037. All training, resources, and mentorship are provided at no cost to healthcare professionals. The organization does not generate commercial revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PCSS-MOUD provides free multidisciplinary training, educational resources, clinical mentorship, and implementation support to healthcare and behavioral health professionals for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of substance use disorders, with a focus on opioid and stimulant use disorders. Offerings include core curricula (SUD 101, Pain, SUD for the Healthcare Team, Dental SBIRT), the 8-Hour DEA Training that satisfies the MATE Act requirement, live and on-demand virtual learning, and a national network of clinical mentors and moderated discussion forums.

Product overview

PCSS-MOUD (Providers Clinical Support System - Medications for Opioid Use Disorders) is a national training and clinical mentoring project developed in response to the opioid and stimulant overdose epidemic. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of educational products including core curricula (SUD 101 Core Curriculum Library, Pain Core Curriculum, SUD for the Healthcare Team, Dental School SBIRT Curriculum), on-demand training (webinars, modules, podcasts, videos, Performance-in-Practice), live virtual learning (Clinical Roundtable Discussions, PCSS-MOUD Exchange, office hours), 8-Hour DEA Training for MATE Act compliance, and clinical mentoring services. The training and resources are developed for healthcare providers and professionals, with the overarching goal of providing evidence-based clinical practices in the prevention, identification, and treatment of opioid use disorder and stimulant use disorders. All training and support is provided at no cost to healthcare and behavioral health professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SUD 101 Core Curriculum Library Foundational curriculum designed to build a strong foundation in current research, evidence-based practices, and available resources for treating substance use disorders. Includes 8 foundational courses and expanding supplemental series for healthcare professionals.
• Pain Core Curriculum Comprehensive educational curriculum for clinicians and healthcare professionals treating pain and addressing concerns related to opioid use disorder.
• SUD for the Healthcare Team Four modules covering essential information about substance use disorders, including history and treatment, with emphasis on opioid and alcohol use disorders.
• 8-Hour DEA Training Training options that meet the DEA MATE Act requirement for healthcare providers. Includes live virtual training through Zoom and on-demand education options.
• Clinical Roundtable Discussions Structured interactive live virtual sessions encouraging direct engagement with clinical experts on various topics related to substance use disorders.
• PCSS-MOUD Exchange Live virtual learning opportunity for healthcare professionals to exchange knowledge and learn from clinical experts.
• Performance-in-Practice (PIP) Activity designed to assist healthcare professionals in determining and addressing individual practice gaps through a performance improvement plan to increase competence, performance, and patient outcomes.
• National Mentoring Program National network of trained clinicians specialized in treating patients with substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders, and pain management. Includes one-on-one mentor matching, office hours, and Ask a Clinical Question services.
• Discussion Forum Online forum moderated by addiction specialists where healthcare professionals can post questions and receive answers from clinical experts with experience.
• PCSS-MOUD Implementation Support Implementation support services for healthcare organizations looking to integrate MOUD treatment into their practice settings.
• Dental School SBIRT Curriculum Standardized core curriculum in SUD and SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment) designed for U.S. dental schools. Includes three modules: Foundational Knowledge, Case-Based Learning, and Virtual OSCE.

Quantifiable outcome

• All training and resources provided at no cost to healthcare professionals
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Integration2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAAP is the lead organization for PCSS-MOUD. As the primary grantee, AAAP coordinates the coalition and develops educational content, accreditation, and program administration for the national training and mentorship initiative.
• Opioid Response Network (ORN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerORN is a SAMHSA-funded partner that collaborates with PCSS-MOUD on various training initiatives including office hours, clinical roundtables, and educational content development. Multiple courses are jointly organized with ORN.
• Steering Committee Coalition (40+ Organizations)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerA coalition of 40+ national healthcare organizations participate as Steering Committee members, including AMA, APA, ASAM, AANP, AACAP, AAP, ADA, and others. These organizations promote PCSS-MOUD training to their members and contribute to curriculum development.
• Columbia University Division of Pathophysiology and Treatment ResearchmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColumbia University is a partner in the Dental School SBIRT Curriculum initiative, contributing expertise in substance use disorder research and treatment as part of the national coalition addressing the public health crisis of opioid and other SUDs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Project ECHO: The ECHO model uses tele-mentoring and case-based learning to train clinicians in specialty care, including OUD/SUD. It is structurally similar to PCSS-MOUD's virtual mentoring and roundtable model and serves overlapping clinician populations.
• Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network: Also SAMHSA-funded, the ATTC Network provides national training and workforce development for addiction treatment professionals. It directly overlaps with PCSS-MOUD's mission of upskilling the SUD workforce and competes for the same federal training dollars and clinician audiences.
• NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals: NAADAC provides education, certification, and training for addiction counselors and behavioral health professionals. It overlaps directly with PCSS-MOUD's counselor/behavioral health audience and competes for SUD training mindshare.
• Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addictions (IRETA): IRETA is a nonprofit that delivers addiction-related training, education, and technical assistance to healthcare professionals and systems. It is comparable in mission, audience, and educational modality to PCSS-MOUD.
• American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM): ASAM is a coalition member of PCSS-MOUD and the leading professional society providing addiction medicine education, certifications, and treatment guidelines. It is a direct comparator for advanced SUD training, CME, and clinical resources for physicians.
• Opioid Response Network (ORN): A SAMHSA-funded technical assistance and training initiative that collaborates with PCSS-MOUD on office hours and roundtables. ORN is itself a peer providing clinician education on evidence-based OUD treatment and is explicitly listed as a core partner.

Broad incumbents

• CDC TRAIN: A federal learning management network providing free public health training, including opioid- and overdose-related modules. It is comparable as a no-cost training destination for healthcare professionals, though it covers broader public health topics.
• American Psychiatric Association (APA): APA is a PCSS-MOUD coalition member and also publishes psychiatry-focused CME, practice guidelines, and training relevant to SUD and co-occurring mental health conditions, serving overlapping clinician segments.
• American Medical Association (AMA) Ed Hub: AMA is a steering committee coalition member and also operates a broad CME platform that hosts opioid- and SUD-related content. As a generalist incumbent, AMA Ed Hub competes for clinician attention across many specialties, with SUD as one of many topic areas.

Others

• Providers Clinical Support System (PCSS) — broader PCSS: The parent PCSS initiative umbrella under which PCSS-MOUD operates, with parallel programs (e.g., PCSS for Buprenorphine, PCSS for Pain). It is the closest ecosystem counterpart and is co-located with PCSS-MOUD's lead organization, AAAP.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@PCSS-MOUD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pcss-moud

Compliance8 records

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