It can take a long time to build anything in California. The governor's office is trying to move fast on mental health ...

County behavioral health departments are in the midst of a massive behavioral health workforce shortage — running 25% to 30% below full staff capacity, on average, according to an internal 2023 survey ...

The state faces a shortage of more than 7,700 adult psychiatric beds, according to a 2021 RAND report commissioned by the County Behavioral Health Directors Association.

A millionaire’s tax was helping fund new mental health programs in California. But the Great Recession changed things — and counties got desperate.

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California under Gov. Gavin Newsom has made sweeping changes to its behavioral health system, pouring billions of ...

In summary ‘Everybody’s been denied some form of care,’ said one California mental health advocate. Now, lawmakers are advancing new bills on behavioral health coverage. Frustrated ...

California has a “major, ongoing” shortage of mental health providers, and it’s “especially dire” in rural areas, according to a 2022 survey commissioned by the state.

The state faces a shortage of more than 7,700 adult psychiatric beds, according to a 2021 RAND report commissioned by the County Behavioral Health Directors Association.

It can take a long time to build anything in California. The governor’s office is trying to move fast on mental health projects funded by a new bond.

A seemingly innocuous proposal to offer scholarships for mental health workers in California’s new court-ordered treatment program has sparked debate over whether the state should prioritize ...

California under Gov. Gavin Newsom has made sweeping changes to its behavioral health system, pouring billions of dollars into new services and support programs.. But the state’s ambitious plans ...

The state faces a shortage of more than 7,700 adult psychiatric beds, according to a 2021 RAND report commissioned by the County Behavioral Health Directors Association.