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Assembly Judiciary Committee Hearing

Apr 11, 2024

The Commission’s Executive Director, Toby Ewing, Ph.D., testifed on AB 2352 (Irwin) “Behavioral health and psychiatric advance directives.” Read MoreRead more about Assembly Judiciary Committee Hearing

Read more about Meeting on Psychiatric Advance Directives (PADs)

Meeting on Psychiatric Advance Directives (PADs)

Apr 11, 2024

Commission staff met with key members for a collaborative meeting on Psychiatric Advance Directives (PADs). Read MoreRead more about Meeting on Psychiatric Advance Directives (PADs)

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Meeting on AB 2670

Apr 11, 2024

Commission staff met with Assemblymember Holden’s staff to discuss their legislation, AB 2670 “Awareness campaign: abortion services.” Read MoreRead more about Meeting on AB 2670

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MHSA Stakeholder Meeting

Apr 11, 2024

Commission staff met and collaborated with key partners. Read MoreRead more about MHSA Stakeholder Meeting

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California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN) Advocacy Kick-Off Meeting

Apr 9, 2024

Commission staff will be attending a kick-off meeting with CPEHN, a three-year partnership for advocacy on behalf of diverse racial and ethnic populations. Read MoreRead more about California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN) Advocacy Kick-Off Meeting

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