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Assembly Capitol Institute Training

May 7, 2024

Commission staff presented to legislative staff on mental health in California. Read MoreRead more about Assembly Capitol Institute Training

Read more about Senate Subcommittee #3 Budget Hearing

Senate Subcommittee #3 Budget Hearing

May 7, 2024

The Commission’s Executive Director, Toby Ewing, Ph.D., presented on Proposition 1 to the Budget Committee. Read MoreRead more about Senate Subcommittee #3 Budget Hearing

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MHSA Partners Forum

May 7, 2024

The Commission held a monthly meeting with Mental Health Wellness Act (MHSA) partners. Read MoreRead more about MHSA Partners Forum

Read more about One Mind Accelerator Programming Event

One Mind Accelerator Programming Event

May 1, 2024

The Commission’s Executive Director, Toby Ewing, Ph.D., participated in the One Mind Accelerator programming event. These programming sessions “empower founders with the catalytic tools- network, education, and capital- to build robust, scalable, and... Read MoreRead more about One Mind Accelerator Programming Event

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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

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