The State’s Mental Health Commission has named Will Lightbourne as its transitional leader as the nationwide search for a new executive director begins. SACRAMENTO – Yesterday, the state’s mental health commission appointed Will Lightbourne as interim executive...
Commission staff participated at the California Youth Empowerment Network’s (CAYEN) Transition Age Youth (TAY) Day at the Capitol. Participants engaged with key decision-makers, connected with other youth advocates from across the state, and sharpened their...
The Commission partnered with Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula, the Youth Leadership Institute, and Art With Impact for the “Movies for Mental Health” event in Fresno. Attendees were treated to three short films, presented by Art With Impact, centered on mental...
Commission staff got a status update on EmPATH Unit grantees. This included current phase, key milestones achieved, barriers, challenges, and wins. Significant achievements and breakthroughs were also highlighted.
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