The Steinberg Institute has been at the forefront of efforts to transform California’s behavioral health system for over a decade. As part of our continued commitment to responsible advocacy, we recently released our Statement of Ethical Practices […]
For too long, California’s behavioral health system — encompassing mental health and substance use disorder services — has lacked comprehensive accountability. The Steinberg Institute, a leading advocate for behavioral health reform, is taking decisive action to change that.
California has committed unprecedented investments and innovative approaches to behavioral health challenges. But without continued partnership with the federal government, the potential to create lasting change will not be realized. Explore our infographic and read the full policy brief.
The future of mental health and substance use care is being shaped by the Steinberg Institute, California’s leading force in behavioral health policy and advocacy. At its inaugural Vision 2030 Solution Symposium, the Institute convened the state’s most influential visionaries, changemakers, and advocates—all united by a shared commitment to driving real, systemic change. As California embarks on one of the most ambitious behavioral health transformations in its history, the Steinberg Institute continues to lead the charge, ensuring that policies translate into tangible progress for communities across the state.
SACRAMENTO (February 25, 2025) – Recently-appointed California Health & Human Services Agency (CalHHS) Secretary Kim Johnson laid out her vision for California’s behavioral health care systems at the Steinberg Institute’s Vision 2030 Solution Symposium on February 25. […]
This research highlights areas where policy may drive change in supporting the behavioral health workforce including training programs, highlighting the importance of collaborative care models, and support the modernization of tools like technology to drive down costs and decrease caseloads.
On January 29, Assemblywoman Maggy Krell (D-Sacramento) introduced crucial legislation to expand access to lifesaving mental health services for Californians with a serious mental illness and experiencing homelessness, hospitalization, and/or involvement with the criminal justice system. This bill establishes presumptive eligibility for Full-Service Partnership (FSP) programs — removing barriers that have long prevented the state’s most vulnerable individuals from receiving critical care.
Statement crossposted from the CEO Alliance for Mental Health where Steinberg Institute CEO Karen Larsen, LMFT is one of 16 members. The CEO Alliance for Mental Health, a group of CEOs of the leading organizations dedicated to […]
The Steinberg Institute is excited to announce a new graduate research fellowship program designed to give future leaders in mental health and public policy hands-on experience turning research into actionable policy. The program will bring together students […]