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 […]
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 […]
California’s economic recovery continues to be strong, generating billions in extra tax revenue. How much? The Legislative Analyst’s Office expects a $31 billion surplus this year. This opens the door to many opportunities to make a significant […]
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 […]
SACRAMENTO – Californians experiencing homelessness and living with chronic health conditions, including severe mental illness, will soon have life-saving access to housing, thanks to today’s signature on AB 816 by Governor Gavin Newsom. The law, authored by […]
Contact: Tara Gamboa-Eastman – On Friday, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) announced it will invest $20 million in California’s network of emergency call centers to support the launch of a new 988 hotline, an alternative to […]
The Steinberg Institute and The Kennedy Forum are thrilled to announce that today California took a monumental step forward to advance compassionate mental health treatment by adopting our joint budget proposal and investing $20 million into the three-digit mental health crisis […]