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California Moves Faster to Transform Mental Health …

(9 days ago) WEBWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California is accelerating the distribution of billions of dollars in new funding available to counties and others to construct outpatient, inpatient, and residential behavioral health facilities and creating new mental health …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/05/14/california-moves-faster-to-transform-mental-health-system-for-all-with-urgent-focus-on-most-seriously-ill-homeless/

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California's mental health system, explained - CalMatters

(7 days ago) WEBMental health advocates have long described California’s fragmented mental health system with words like “struggling” and …

https://calmatters.org/explainers/breakdown-californias-mental-health-system-explained/

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California makes $3.3 billion available for mental health beds - Los

(7 days ago) WEBAfter a close race, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Proposition 1 overhaul of California’s mental health system narrowly passed in the 2024 primary election. March 21, 2024

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-14/california-3-3-billion-available-for-mental-health-beds

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2022 Edition — Mental Health in California - California …

(1 days ago) WEBDownload Now. Mental illnesses are among the most common health conditions faced by Californians: Nearly 1 in 7 California adults experiences a mental illness, and one in 26 has a serious mental …

https://www.chcf.org/publication/2022-edition-mental-health-california/

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California’s Mental Health Transformation …

(5 days ago) WEBState of California. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Tonight, the California Legislature approved a cornerstone piece of Governor Newsom’s broader, multi-year behavioral health and homelessness agenda.With the passage of these two bills, California voters will now have the opportunity in March 2024 to vote to modernize our …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/09/14/mhsa-reform-passes-legislature/

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Mental health for all

(8 days ago) WEBFollow along as this change starts July 1, 2026 – a new day for California wellness and mental health. Governor Newsom at a roundtable with mental health advocates. Shortly afterward, he signed the historic reform to the Mental Health Services Act and Infrastructure Bond. Mental health is an essential part of your healthcare. If mental

https://mentalhealth.ca.gov/

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California mental health crisis: Newsom unveils ‘new …

(1 days ago) WEBGov. Gavin Newsom today unveiled a much anticipated proposal to address a mental health crisis increasingly visible on trash-strewn sidewalks and in cramped jail cells around California. The proposal, known as the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (or CARE) Court, would provide a framework for courts to compel people …

https://calmatters.org/health/2022/03/newsom-california-mental-illness-treatment/

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California’s Mental Health Crisis: What Went Wrong? And Can We …

(3 days ago) WEBWATCH. California’s Mental Health Crisis: What Went Wrong? And Can We Fix It? October 19, 2021. (KHN illustration/Getty Images) Gov. Gavin Newsom is steering a major transformation of California’s behavioral health care system, with much at stake in the years ahead. On Oct. 6, the Sacramento-based publication Capitol Weekly …

https://californiahealthline.org/news/article/californias-mental-health-crisis-what-went-wrong-and-can-we-fix-it/

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Dial 988: State’s new mental health crisis hotline debuts

(8 days ago) WEBIn October 2020, then President Donald Trump signed a bipartisan bill to establish 988 as a national number. That law also gave states the option to fund call centers and mental health crisis services …

https://calmatters.org/health/2022/07/california-mental-health-crisis-hotline/

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Young adults in California experience alarming rates of anxiety and

(3 days ago) WEBSept. 30, 2022 6 AM PT. Young adults in California experience mental health challenges at alarming rates, with more than three-quarters reporting anxiety in the last year, more than half reporting

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-09-30/young-adults-california-alarming-rates-of-anxiety-depression-suicidal-thinking-survey-finds

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California lawmakers pass Newsom's mental health reform - Los …

(8 days ago) WEBThe governor’s plan, unveiled in March, seeks to reform California’s 20-year-old Mental Health Services Act. Approved by voters in 2004, the act established a 1% tax on personal income above

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-09-11/mental-health-gavin-newsom

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California has a care plan to help persons with serious mental …

(9 days ago) WEBCalifornia's Care Courts aim to assist people suffering with untreated severe mental illness. California's Care Court plan is part of the state Care Act, which passed the California legislature

https://www.npr.org/2023/03/29/1166281352/help-mental-health-illness-california-care-plan

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New Report Details Student Mental Health Crisis in California

(6 days ago) WEBFindings from student surveys administered in 2020 and 2021 show that student mental health needs are at a crisis level, requiring immediate attention. ACLU California Action and The CSU Center to Close the Opportunity Gap today released the first “State of Student Wellness” report capturing two years of survey responses from …

https://aclucalaction.org/2022/01/new-report-details-student-mental-health-crisis-in-california/

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California to make $3.3 billion available for mental health, …

(5 days ago) WEBCalifornia accounts for nearly a third of the homeless population in the United States; roughly 171,000 Californians are in need of housing. The state, with a current inventory of 5,500 behavioral health beds, needs some 8,000 more units to treat mental health and addiction issues.

https://apnews.com/article/california-mental-health-bond-gavin-newsom-homelessness-38bde43c5be82ecc7153d52f9a118398

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Unanswered cries: Why California faces a shortage of mental …

(7 days ago) WEBSan Diego County has already researched the shortage. Officials there estimate they currently have 17,000 behavioral health workers and need an additional 8,100 to meet current demand. In the next

https://www.kpbs.org/news/health/2022/09/09/unanswered-cries-why-california-faces-a-shortage-of-mental-health-workers

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Governor Newsom Puts Historic Mental Health - California …

(4 days ago) WEBWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: For the first time in decades, Californians will have the ability to transform the state’s mental health system – modernizing to meet the needs of all Californians.Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 326 (Eggman), modernizing the Mental Health Services Act, and Assembly Bill 531 (Irwin), a $6.38 Billion bond to …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/10/12/governor-newsom-puts-historic-mental-health-transformation-on-march-2024-ballot/

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CALIFORNIA Health Care Almanac - California State Senate

(7 days ago) WEBExecutive Summary. Mental illnesses are among the most common health conditions faced by Californians: Nearly 1 in 7 California adults experiences a mental illness, and 1 in 26 has a serious mental illness that makes it difficult to carry out daily activities. One in 14 children has an emotional disturbance that limits functioning in family

https://www.senate.ca.gov/sites/senate.ca.gov/files/mentalhealthalmanac_2022_charts_and_stats.pdf

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California Adults With Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Are …

(5 days ago) WEBSummary: This policy brief uses data from the 2022 California Health Interview Survey to analyze the distribution of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and positive childhood experiences (PCEs) and their relationship to mental health issues such as serious psychological distress (SPD) and to perceived need and unmet need for …

https://healthpolicy.ucla.edu/our-work/publications/adult-adverse-childhood-experiences-policy-brief-2024

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How a California mental health funding plan fell apart - Los …

(7 days ago) WEBJuly 10, 2022 5 AM PT. SACRAMENTO —. Nearly two decades ago, California voters passed a landmark tax on millionaires envisioned as a game changer for mental health. Supporters promised the new

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-07-10/california-proposition-63-mental-health-money

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New California Law Aims to Force People With Mental Illness or

(9 days ago) WEBSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — More California ns with untreated mental illness and addiction issues could be detained against their will and forced into treatment under a new law signed by Gov

https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2023-10-10/california-gov-gavin-newsom-signs-bill-expanding-conservatorship-law

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Facts & Statistics - NAMI California

(9 days ago) WEB1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year; 1 in 25 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year; 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year; 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24; Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-34 19.1% of U.S. …

https://namica.org/what-is-mental-illness/facts-statistics/

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Emerging issues that could trouble teens Stanford Report

(1 days ago) WEBHarrison believes that any calls for solving the mental health crisis must acknowledge the critical importance of inclusion, dignity, and respect in supporting the mental health of young people

https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2024/02/emerging-issues-trouble-teens

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California to funnel billions into children’s mental health - CalMatters

(9 days ago) WEBWhen children suffer: California to funnel billions into mental health overhaul. by Jocelyn Wiener March 17, 2022. Amanda Arellano, 17, left, and her mother Maria, right, at a park they love near their home in Los Angeles on Feb. 22, 2022. Photo by Alisha Jucevic for CalMatters.

https://calmatters.org/health/2022/03/california-children-mental-health-crisis/

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About Mental Illness - NAMI California

(2 days ago) WEBCrisis Support. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255. Crisis Text Line: Text NAMI to 741-741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message. NAMI Helpline: Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) M–F, 7 am to 5 pm PT for free mental health info, referrals and support.

https://namica.org/what-is-mental-illness/

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California Coalition for Mental Health

(9 days ago) WEBThe California Coalition for Mental Health (CCMH) provides a single unified voice for mental health organizations with a statewide advocacy presence. Our members have many critical issues of concern, including creating equal access to health care, building a fair and compassionate criminal justice system, and developing housing options for

https://www.californiamentalhealth.org/

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Governor Newsom Unveils New Plan to Transform Kids’ Mental …

(9 days ago) WEBPublished: Aug 18, 2022. In significant overhaul of state’s mental health system, Governor’s plan increases access to mental health services for all Californians ages 0-25. Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health invests $4.7 billion to reimagine mental health and substance use services, adds 40,000 new mental health workers.

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2022/08/18/governor-newsom-unveils-new-plan-to-transform-kids-mental-health/

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California to make $3.3 billion available for mental health, …

(6 days ago) WEBCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday the state will make $3.3 billion available by July for counties and private developers to start building more behavior health treatment centers

https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/california-make-33-billion-mental-health-substance-treatment-110238127

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California College Students Are Increasingly Experiencing Mental Health

(3 days ago) WEBWithout treatment for mental health issues, college students are more likely to drop out, abuse substances, and even commit suicide. According to the 2018 Center for Collegiate Mental Health Annual Report, college students across the country are increasingly experiencing and reporting mental health issues.

https://calbudgetcenter.org/resources/california-college-students-are-increasingly-experiencing-mental-health-issues-and-need-improved-support/

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Ranking the States 2023 Mental Health America

(4 days ago) WEBAdult Ranking 2023. Highest Ranked Lowest Ranked JS map by amCharts. States that are ranked 1-13 have lower prevalence of mental illness and higher rates of access to care for adults. States that are ranked 39-51 indicate that adults have a higher prevalence of mental illness and lower rates of access to care.

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/2023/ranking-states

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Danette Mitchell: Stand strong for those who suffer in silence

(1 days ago) WEBNAMI California provides on its website a section: “Mental Health in Black Communities: Challenges, Resources, Community Voices,” which includes information on finding a mental health provider

https://www.thereporter.com/2024/05/17/danette-mitchell-stand-strong-for-those-who-suffer-in-silence/

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