California’s court systems continue to utilize innovative approaches to address their intersection with the state’s behavioral health crisis. The state’s most recent approach, the CARE Act, has the potential to redirect people away from involuntary treatment.
California is already facing a devastating behavioral health workforce shortage. We estimate that California will need to add approximately 375,000 behavioral health providers in the next 10 years to meet the current and future demand for services.
Properly addressing mental health, housing and substance use needs would keep people from returning to jail.
Update: We’re thrilled to share that Assembly Bill 1907 has passed the California legislature and been signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. Assembly Bill 1907 (AB 1907) aims to improve the behavioral health of children and […]
SACRAMENTO (April 2, 2024) – The Steinberg Institute applauds the Assembly Public Safety Committee for voting today to advance Assembly Bill 2882. This legislation, co-sponsored by the Steinberg Institute, will enhance existing funding and reporting practices, creating […]
SACRAMENTO (March 22, 2024) Today, the Steinberg Institute released Misaligned: California’s Local Public Safety Funding Doesn’t Meet Today’s Needs, a policy brief examining how California’s counties allocate state funding dedicated to reducing recidivism by funding evidence-based interventions, […]
Counties have flexibility in using public safety realignment funds to support behavioral health services in their communities. This flexibility allows counties to tailor local services but puts the burden of identifying and selecting the best available programs and practices on the counties.
Package includes six bills aligned with Vision 2030 Initiative SACRAMENTO (March 14, 2024) – Today the Steinberg Institute announced its 2024 legislative priorities, a package of six bills the organization will sponsor during the current California legislative […]
A policy brief examining how California’s counties allocate state funding dedicated to reducing recidivism by funding evidence-based interventions, such as behavioral health services.
The Steinberg Institute is pleased to announce the addition of Tai Batov as Fundraising Manager. Tai is a bilingual professional with a diverse background in the human services sector as a fundraiser, program manager, and project manager. […]