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Gavin Newsom signs law to 'overhaul' mental health system

(9 days ago) WebThe governor announced he signed bills that loosen rules for involuntary treatment, expand housing and services, and redesign the Mental Health Services Act. The changes aim to address the mental health crisis among the state's unhoused population, but also face criticism from civil liberties advocates.

https://calmatters.org/health/2023/10/california-mental-health-involuntary-treatment-law/

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Work Accelerates on Historic Transformation of California’s Mental

(4 days ago) WebThey also fund more than 11,150 new behavioral health beds and supportive housing units and 26,700 outpatient treatment slots. LOS ANGELES — California took a major step forward in correcting the damage from 50 years of neglect to the state’s mental health system with the passage of Proposition 1. This historic measure — a signature

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/03/21/work-accelerates-on-historic-transformation-of-californias-mental-health-system/

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New California Law Aims to Force People With Mental Illness or

(9 days ago) WebNewsom's proposal, which would overhaul how counties pay for mental and behavioral health programs and borrow $6.3 billion to pay for 10,000 new mental health treatment beds, are expected to go

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

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At new mental health courts in California, judges will be able to

(7 days ago) WebIn several California counties, new mental health courts open up in October. Officials hope to persuade people with psychosis to accept treatment. Critics say, it looks more like coercion.

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/09/20/1200479082/mental-health-courts-california-care-debate

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Kaiser agrees to $200 million settlement over California mental …

(6 days ago) WebCalifornia’s Department of Managed Health Care announced its investigation into Kaiser in May 2022, when the agency received an unusual number of “complaints received from enrollees, providers, and other stakeholders concerning the plan’s behavioral health operations.”. Just three months later, a union representing 2,000 …

https://calmatters.org/health/2023/10/kaiser-permanente-california-behavioral-health-settlement/

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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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California law aims to force people with mental illness to get help

(7 days ago) WebUpdated 9:21 AM PDT, October 10, 2023. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — More Californians with untreated mental illness and addiction issues could be detained against their will and forced into treatment under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, a move to help overhaul the state’s mental health system and address its growing …

https://apnews.com/article/california-newsom-mental-health-conservatorship-baef68d08e1f8fd57869f40db2f2adce

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California mental health crisis: Newsom unveils ‘new strategy’

(1 days ago) WebThe governor proposes a CARE Court program to compel people with serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders into treatment and housing. The plan faces challenges from disability rights groups, county behavioral health …

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

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California's new mental health court rolls out to high expectations …

(Just Now) WebCalifornia’s new mental health court rolls out to high expectations and uncertainty. FILE - California Gov. Gavin Newsom answers a question concerning three gun control measures he signed during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023. An alternative mental health court program designed to fast-track people with …

https://apnews.com/article/california-homeless-mental-health-courts-87140bbc52eb32e8cc673a1f33a45dd4

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California wants to force people into mental health care.

(4 days ago) WebThe measure has two parts. First, it would raise $6.4bn over 20 years to build more housing and treatment facilities for people with mental health and substance use disorders.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/01/california-mental-health-care-policy

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New California mental health court sees more than 100 petitions in

(3 days ago) WebFILE – California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks about mental health crisis before signing off on two major pieces of legislation to transform the state’s mental health system and to address the

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/12/03/new-california-mental-health-court-sees-more-than-100-petitions-in-first-two-months/

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

(3 days ago) WebGov. 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 invited KHN’s Angela Hart to moderate an expert panel tackling the origins of the state’s broken system and potential solutions ahead.

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

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Some worry California proposition to tackle - Associated Press …

(8 days ago) WebA recent survey by the University of California San Francisco’s Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative found about two-thirds of homeless people in California have a mental health disorder, but only 18% had received recent treatment and only 6% had received any addiction treatment despite rampant abuse.

https://apnews.com/article/california-homelessness-initiative-mental-health-3e6765a30343f7cc0147efd40f5a2f2f

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How Will California’s New Mental Health Hotline Actually Work?

(Just Now) WebCalifornia Assembly member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, who authored legislation to fund the state’s new 988 phone line for mental health emergencies, spoke with KHN about the effort and what more will

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2021-10-12/how-will-californias-new-mental-health-hotline-actually-work

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2022 Edition — Mental Health in California - California Health Care

(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 illness that makes it difficult to carry out daily activities. 1 in 14 children has an emotional disturbance that limits functioning in family, …

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

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Free mental health apps Soluna and BrightLife Kids aim to help …

(1 days ago) WebThese two apps provide mental health help for young kids and teens 24/7 for free, and they include community forums, chat-based one-on-one coaching and age-tailored videos and podcasts.

https://abc7.com/post/soluna-mental-health-apps-children-abc7-solutions/14794983/

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Home - California Mental Health Services Authority

(4 days ago) WebCalMHSA is an independent administrative and fiscal public entity representing California counties. CalMHSA does not provide clinical services or referrals. If you are having an emergency and you need immediate assistance, please dial 911 or get help now. 1610 Arden Way Ste. 175. Sacramento, CA 95815. (888) 210-2515 [email protected].

https://www.calmhsa.org/

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As mental health issues plague community, Asian Americans fight …

(2 days ago) WebAccording to a 2020 American Psychological Association report, 84% of the psychology workforce is white, while Asians comprise just 4%. That means Asian American clients face challenges finding

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/10/asian-american-community-mental-health-stigma/73590929007/

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San Diego County board majority criticizes Kaiser mental health …

(8 days ago) WebA majority of San Diego County supervisors supported a resolution Wednesday that decries reduced “patient management time” for mental health care providers who work for Kaiser Permanente in

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/health/story/2024-05-02/county-board-majority-decries-kaiser-mental-health-care-policy

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Marking Mental Health Awareness Month, First - California …

(9 days ago) WebState of California. WHY IT MATTERS: Our youth are facing a mental health crisis. Over 284,000 youth cope with major depression and 66 percent of kids with depression do not receive treatment. Three out of every 20 secondary students seriously considered suicide in the past 12 months. A CDC study found that nearly 3 in 5 U.S. teen …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/05/07/first-partner-youth-mental-health-roundtable/

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Newsom’s wife has tough words for state’s premier industry

(1 days ago) WebCalifornia. Newsom’s wife has tough words for state’s premier industry Jennifer Siebel Newsom accused major firms of failing to address social media addiction and mental health problems.

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/05/06/newsom-wife-tough-words-for-tech-industry-00156423

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Kyle Lombardo: California man with mental health issue accused …

(7 days ago) WebVince lamented his wife's death as a "loss to the world," emphasizing her 30-year tenure as a teacher in the community and affectionately referring to her as "the unofficial mayor of Burbank."

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/kyle-lombardo-california-man-with-mental-health-issue-accused-of-killing-mom-who-loved-him-more-than-anything-amid-fight-at-home/ar-BB1m93wY

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