Cal Voices Legislative/Administrative Advocacy – SB1996

Analyzed SB1996 to expand assisted suicide to include persons with non-terminable mental illness. Discussed with partner organizations and signed on to coalition in opposition. The bill was withdrawn by the author shortly thereafter.

Cal Voices Legislative/Administrative Advocacy – SB1184

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 Advocacy Coalition Meeting #1

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.
“The Beautiful Game” Film Presentation

“The Beautiful Game” Film Presentation

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...
5th Annual California Indian Cultural Awareness Event

5th Annual California Indian Cultural Awareness Event

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

Disability Pride Month Reception

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

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.