This special interview series with California Governor candidates examines how candidates would address homelessness, mental health care access, addiction, and public safety.
The Leadership in Action Award is a new honor created by the Steinberg Institute to recognize leaders who exemplify the goals of Vision 2030—the Institute’s ambitious initiative to cut homelessness, incarceration, and hospitalization for people with serious mental illness and substance use disorders by 50 percent across California. Dr. Ghaly is the first recipient of the award.
Announcing the launch of our behavioral health workforce survey The Steinberg Institute is pleased to announce the launch of an important survey for members of California’s behavioral health workforce. As we expand our research and implementation initiatives […]
Steinberg Institute Director of Communications Jason Shoultz joins San Diego County Director of Behavioral Health Luke Bergmann and San Deigo Union Tribute Reporter/Editor Lyndsay Winkley to discuss 72 hours: Inside San Diego County’s mental health crisis. The three-part […]
By: Corey Hashida Steinberg Institute Senior Advocate Working in California, one can lose sight of the fact that many aspects of mental health policy here are unique to California, such as our system of split responsibilities between […]
On May 2, 2023, Steinberg Institute CEO Karen Larsen was invited to provide testimony to the California Assembly Select Committee on California’s Mental Health Crisis. Greetings. I am proud to have worked in the Mental Health and […]
California’s kids are struggling. The pandemic and related issues have created a mental health crisis for our kids. California’s educators have been on the front lines of this challenge. It’s time for bold and collaborative action. In […]
Today Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new framework for providing community-based care and support for Californians struggling with severe mental health and substance use disorders. Called “Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Court,” the proposal would create […]
Board of Directors announces CEO position, new officers, addition to the board of directors, new logo and website California faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities in our mental health system. The Coronavirus pandemic has pushed a strained system […]
With More than Half of Americans Experiencing Emotional Distress, Comprehensive Plan for 988 Crisis Hotline Envisions Robust Continuum of Care – from Prevention to Recovery Washington, D.C. – November 18, 2021 – A collaborative of 15 of the […]