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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LEADERS APPLAUD GOVERNOR NEWSOM’S PROPOSED BUDGET

Just a few short days after his inauguration, Governor Newsom has proposed a strategic, yet daring budget with significant investments into health, human services, and housing while maintaining fiscal prudence.

COUNTIES USE INNOVATION TO BUILD STRONGER MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR YOUTH

With the hard work and dedication from San Francisco and Alameda Counties, just over $14 million will be used to create programs and increase vital services for their communities, with a strong focus on youth and young adults.

GOVERNOR JERRY BROWN SIGNS LEGISLATION AIMED AT OPIOID CRISIS

The County Behavioral Health Directors Association and California Counties have reason to celebrate with Governor Jerry Brown’s signing of AB 2861, a bill that received bipartisan support in both the Senate and the Assembly. This revolutionary piece of legislation, authored by Assemblyman Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield), and co-sponsored by CBHDA, makes great strides in improving and increasing access to life-saving treatment.