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Read more about CalMatters Live Panel
Apr 29, 2024
The Commission’s Executive Director, Toby Ewing, Ph.D., spoke on a Cal Matters Live panel. The panel discussion included “From CARE Court to mental health parity to redefining “grave disability,” the state has recently undertaken a flurry of... Read MoreRead more about CalMatters Live Panel
Apr 26, 2024
View Strategic Plan View MHSOAC Portfolio at a Glance View Presentation – Strategic Plan Implementation Read MoreRead more about Joint Client and Family Leadership Committee & Cultural and Linguistic Competency Committee Meeting – May 8, 2024
Read more about Universal Mental Health Screening (UMHS) Listening Session
The Commission is conducting a series of listening sessions to gather input from young people about universal mental health screenings in schools. The first of these sessions will be conducted in collaboration with NAMI California On Campus Clubs, who represent... Read MoreRead more about Universal Mental Health Screening (UMHS) Listening Session
Read more about Parents and Caregivers for Wellness Advocacy Day at the Capitol
Parent and caregiver community members will have the opportunity to advocate for children’s mental health rights with state representatives at the State Capitol. Community members will advocate for AB 2711. Read MoreRead more about Parents and Caregivers for Wellness Advocacy Day at the Capitol
Read more about Youth Intensive Program (YIP) Site Visit
Apr 26, 2024
Commission staff visited the Youth Intensive Program to hear from community partners how child and youth-serving Full Service Partnerships (FSPs) are part of the continuum of care for youth with serious mental illness. Read MoreRead more about Youth Intensive Program (YIP) Site Visit
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