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Parents and Caregivers for Wellness Advocacy Day at the Capitol

Apr 26, 2024

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

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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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Site Visit to Napa County Office of Education

Apr 18, 2024

Commission staff will attend the Napa County Mental Health Collaborative: Napa school districts, Health & Human Services, CBOs, MCP, and Kaiser will gather to discuss countywide mental health projects and priorities. Read MoreRead more about Site Visit to Napa County Office of Education

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Apr 18, 2024

Sacramento premiere of “The 50,” where policymakers, corrections professionals, treatment experts, and inspiring voices from our community come together for an evening of profound storytelling and meaningful dialogue. Read MoreRead more about “The 50” premiere

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South Bay Leadership and Wellness Conference

Apr 16, 2024

Commission staff attend a conference, which includes leaders from several youth organizations in the South Bay (Los Angeles) area, and will also include up to 150 young people to discuss their mental health journey, the priorities they have for mental health and how... Read MoreRead more about South Bay Leadership and Wellness Conference

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