CSAP News

MHSA Revamp

The Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) has weighed in on the possible impacts of the Governor’s proposal on children and youth. You can read the LAO’s post including their recommendations for the Legislature’s consideration here. Also, the Senate Health Committee (chaired by

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CARE Act 

The California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS), in collaboration with its partners at the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the Judicial Council of California (JC), will be hosting the next CARE Act Working Group meeting on August 9th from

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SB 855 / Parity 

Biden Administration Announces New Rule Aimed at Ensuring Parity in Mental Health Care Coverage CNN reports, “President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced new action to guarantee access to mental health care, unveiling a proposed rule that would ensure mental health benefits

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MHSA Revamp

Governor Garners Support for His Two-Bill Proposal  Behavioral health and housing organizations, families, veterans groups, first responders, health care professionals, and local elected officials are backing Governor Newsom’s proposal to transform the Mental Health Services Act and build 10,000 new community behavioral

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CA Awards $30.5 Million for Kids’ Mental Health

As part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s $4.7 billion Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health, California has awarded $30.5 million to 63 groups to support youth mental health through community and evidence-based practices, supporting parents, grandparents, and other family caregivers. Read more here. 

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