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Gavin Newsom gives ground to critics on his mental health plan. Will voters back it?

by Kristen Hwang, CalMatters Aug 20, 2023Aug 17, 2023
A sign language interpretor, Health Department director Kelly Colopy, and Mayor Rex Richardson stand in front of a clear podium. Other city staff and five people in blue shirts are pictured behind them. Councilmembers Roberto Uranga and Suely Saro are on the right. The Health Department building is in the background.
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West Long Beach is first to get mental health workers who respond to certain 911 calls

Avatar photo by Tess Kazenoff Aug 7, 2023Aug 7, 2023
A photo illustration shows a man and a woman on the phone, with the number "988" in the background.
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California’s new mental health crisis line sees a surge in calls

Avatar photo by Anabel Sosa, CalMatters Jul 23, 2023Jul 21, 2023
Gov. Gavin Newsom stands behind a lectern that says, "Better mental health treatment."
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Gavin Newsom’s mental health plan could strip more than $700M from services, report says

by Kristen Hwang, CalMatters Jul 17, 2023
Two men talk to another man in a wheelchair, who is surrounded by a tent and other belongings outside.
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Newsom is proposing a boost in mental health funding. Why children’s advocates are worried

by Kristen Hwang, CalMatters Jun 25, 2023Jun 22, 2023
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LA County will hire more health workers in anticipation of CARE Court launch in December

Avatar photo by Jason Ruiz Jun 6, 2023Jun 7, 2023
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Firefighters’ mental health is at risk. A California bill could help.

by CalMatters May 29, 2023May 26, 2023
Health and Human Services Director Kelly Colopy speaks behind a lectern.
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Long Beach could look to improve access to mental health services

Avatar photo by Jason Ruiz May 1, 2023
Posted inNews, Politics

California may change its mental health funding. Why that might cut some services

Avatar photo by Hayley Munguia Apr 3, 2023Apr 4, 2023
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A mother’s quest to save her homeless son from mental illness is met with a system in crisis

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Jeremiah Dobruck and Melissa Evans Dec 31, 2022

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