Originally published on Friday, August 19, 2022 in CalMatters. By Darrell Steinberg While the attention surrounding Gov. Gavin Newsom’s CARE Court proposal focuses on the decades-long debate over involuntary care, the more profound part of the legislation […]
California’s shortage of behavioral health workers is at critical levels, and the Steinberg Institute is at the forefront of advocating for solutions to this challenge. This year we are sponsoring SB 964, FOCWS-BH: Future of California Workforce […]
The headline says it all. California lawmakers need to pass Assembly Bill 988! On Saturday, July 16 the new 988 number launched nationwide, connecting callers with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Folks in crisis now don’t […]
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 […]
