Statement from Steinberg Institute CEO Karen Larsen on Governor Gavin Newsom’s transformative mental health proposal (Sacramento) On Sunday, Governor Gavin Newsom outlined a proposed expansion of California’s behavioral health system, including more mental health housing and Mental […]
Since taking office, Governor Gavin Newsom has made unprecedented efforts to transform California’s systems of mental health and substance use care for all Californians. Despite a projected $21 billion budget deficit, we are thrilled to see the […]
NEWS RELEASE Friday, September 30, 2022 (Sacramento) In the final days of National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, Governor Newsom has signed the Miles Hall Lifeline and Suicide Prevention Act, Assembly Bill 988. This legislation will transform […]
(Sacramento) On Monday Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 154 – Budget Act of 2022. The Steinberg Institute commends state leaders for their continued commitment to mental health and substance use disorder needs. The budget includes investments to […]
We are excited to announce an important addition to the Steinberg Institute team. Corey Hashida joins the Steinberg Institute as Senior Advocate. Corey will work with fellow Senior Advocate Tara Gamboa-Eastman on our legislative, policy and budget […]
“Everyone knows someone who suffers from brain illness, though it is rarely discussed.” This is one of three indisputable facts that guide our vision to create a system of care in which brain illness is addressed with […]
120 Days Before July 16 Launch, Leading Mental Health Organizations Offer State and Municipal Leaders a Comprehensive Roadmap for Emergency Response Preparedness Washington, D.C. – March 16, 2022 – The CEO Alliance for Mental Health, a collaborative […]
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 […]
To address a growing shortage, SB 964 increases investment in California’s mental health workforce and creates new opportunities for recent Masters in Social Work graduates SACRAMENTO – Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) introduced Senate Bill 964, the […]
California Counties will utilize a proven model to meet ambitious goals and ensure more Californians with severe mental illness receive care (Sacramento) Legislation introduced today by Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman (D – Stockton) will focus the Mental […]
