CMHACY
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CMHACY is a diverse association of citizens dedicated to advancing children's mental health services in California.
CMHACY
2M ago
Proposition 1 is a two-part ballot initiative focused on California’s behavioral health service system. This measure includes two significant components:
A $6.4B general obligation bond that would provide funding for behavioral health treatment and residential facilities as well as increase housing/supports for individuals at risk of or experiencing homelessness with behavioral health challenges.
A proposal to amend the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) including changes to how funds are distributed at the state and local level as well as how those funds can be spent.
With any signific ..read more
CMHACY
2y ago
The Oversight and Accountability Commission supports Ken Burns’ New Documentary Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness The Commission works through partnerships to catalyze transformational changes across service systems so that everyone who needs mental health care has access to and receives effective and culturally competent ..read more
CMHACY
2y ago
Proposed 2022 – 2023 Budget A Historic Commitment to Children, Youth, and Families By Governor Newsom The Commission works through partnerships to catalyze transformational changes across service systems so that everyone who needs mental health care has access to and receives effective and culturally competent ..read more
CMHACY
2y ago
Lanterman-Petris-Short Act of 1967: Opportunities for Improvements The Commission works through partnerships to catalyze transformational changes across service systems so that everyone who needs mental health care has access to and receives effective and culturally competent care. -Commission Mission Statement In 1967 the Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act was signed into ..read more
CMHACY
2y ago
An Interview with Toby Ewing, Executive Director Oversight and Accountability Commission of the Mental Health Service Act The Commission works through partnerships to catalyze transformational changes across service systems so that everyone who needs mental health care has access to and receives effective and culturally competent ..read more
CMHACY
4y ago
With the growing importance of school-based mental health services, it is important for educators to understand when a student may consent to their mental health treatment. There are two statutes that give minors the right to consent to mental health treatment. If the minor meets ..read more
CMHACY
4y ago
CMHACY Family, Numerous people have been passing around this article regarding Jim Preis which includes some information about his struggle with cancer. Many of you may have already seen the article. http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-lopez-gupta-preis-20181006-story.html For those of you that don’t know Jim the accomplishments he achieved on ..read more
CMHACY
4y ago
After nearly a year, a lot of ground has been covered. PC4W is funded by a grant awarded by the Oversight and Accountability Commission (OAC) for the Mental Health Service Act (MHSA) nearly a year ago. Made up of numerous advocacy agencies, including California Mental ..read more
CMHACY
4y ago
Friday Morning Policy Panels May 18th, 8:30 to 11:30 The conference ends with two policy panels. Crisis Continuum of Care Panel Carroll Schroeder – California Alliance, Moderator (representing private provider organizations) Name Stakeholder Group TBD by Youth Committee Youth Jonnie Banks Adoptive Parent/Grandparent John ..read more
CMHACY
4y ago
A Focus On Our Youngest Children California Mental Health Advocates for Children and Youth (CMHACY), going into its 38th annual conference, is the oldest and most well know mental health conference for children and youth in the state. It is “the place to go” for ..read more