Cal Voices Legislative/Administrative Advocacy – SB1184
Aug 15, 2024
Analyzed SB1184 and legislative archives re: codification (in LPS) of the landmark holding in Riese v. St Mary’s Medical Center (psychiatric patients are presumed competent and have the right to refuse antipsychotic meds in non-emergency situations, absent a judicial...Cal Voices Legislative/Administrative Advocacy – AB2882
Aug 15, 2024
Analyzed AB2882 to alter use of AB109 funds. Discussed concerns with Steinberg Institute.Cal Voices Advocacy Coalition Meeting #1
Aug 15, 2024
Cal Voices held their first Advocacy Coaliton Meeting with Local Level Entities (LLEs). Gave program overview, discussed role of LLEs, and reviewed subcontract format and deliverables.FPPC Mandatory Disclosure – Form 801 – Payment to Agency Report
Aug 13, 2024
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“The Beautiful Game” Film Presentation
Aug 13, 2024
As part of our efforts to spotlight the needs and challenges of unhoused people, the Commission has partnered with Street Soccer USA – Sacramento (SSUSA) for this screening and other upcoming community events. Soccer may seem like an unlikely ally in the fight against...988 Crisis Policy Advisory Group Meeting
Aug 13, 2024
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5th Annual California Indian Cultural Awareness Event
Aug 13, 2024
The Commission’s Executive Director, Toby Ewing, Ph.D., and Commission staff attended this event, hosted by Assemblymember James Ramos. The event included cultural presentations, as well as a blessing and land acknowledgement at the Native American Monument in...
Disability Pride Month Reception
Aug 1, 2024
Commission staff attended Governor Gavin Newsom’s Office Disability Pride Month reception. California now recognizes July as Disability Pride Month, which presents an “opportunity to celebrate the many ways that people living with disabilities – whether visible...Site Visit – Tarzana Treatment Center
Jul 31, 2024
Commission staff visited the Tarzana Treatment Center to widen knowledge of the challenges and opportunities in providing wrap-around services to individuals with serious mental health issues and substance use disorders.