FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 3, 2023 The Steinberg Institute releases new analysis of Governor Gavin Newsom’s behavioral health proposal, finds Governor’s plan makes urgent and necessary changes to the MHSA Report also finds recent critiques of Governor’s proposal […]
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 […]
(Sacramento) Following Governor Gavin Newsom’s release of his revised 2023-24 budget, Steinberg Institute CEO Karen Larsen released this statement: We continue to be so grateful for the Governor’s prioritization of Californians living with mental health and substance […]
(Sacramento) The Steinberg Institute is pleased to announce the return of its annual Champions program, which honors individuals who have significantly contributed to improving the lives of those living with mental health and substance use issues in […]
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 […]