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From EdSource...
We Must Take Better Care of Our Home-Based Child Care Providers
These professionals provide essential services, but their pay and working conditions do not reflect their value, and their health suffers.
From The Sacramento Observer...
Online Training To Identify Mental Health Issues In Youth
The Living Room and the African American Suicide Prevention Project are presenting âYouth Mental Health First Aid,â Saturday, March 9, and Saturday, March 23. The virtual training instructs participants how to understand and identify signs of addiction and mental illness in youth.
From CapPublicRadio...
Antidepressant Prescriptions to Young People Surged During the Pandemic
The monthly rate of antidepressants being dispensed to young people increased about 64% more quickly during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a study in the journal Pediatrics.
From California Healthline...
California Hospitals, Advocates Seek Stable Funding to Retain Behavioral Health Navigators
Health providers and addiction experts warn the funding structure is unstable for a California initiative that steers patients with substance use disorder into long-term treatment.
Empowerment Center for Human Trafficking Victims Opens in Sacramento
The Table, an empowerment center for survivors of human trafficking and those at risk of exploitation, opened Jan 31 in downtown Sacramento.
Black Mayors Visit Innovative Temporary Housing Complex in LA
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass hosted Black mayors from around the country, taking them on a tour of the Hilda L. Solis Care First Village. The development offers wraparound mental health care and social services.
Exhausted From the Struggle: An Urgent Call for Safe Spaces for Black Women
Black women have to confront race and gender discrimination in almost every facet of lifeâand itâs taking a toll on their mental health.
From Los Angeles Times...
Your Guide to Proposition 1: Newsomâs Overhaul of Californiaâs Mental Health System
Gov. Gavin Newsom crafted the measure to reform Californiaâs mental health system, including a $6.4-billion bond for new facilities.
From CalMatters...
Bill Would Let Therapists and Social Workers Decide When to Confine Mentally Ill Californians
A pending bill would extend the so-called 5150 confinement authority to county-designated psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, and clinical counselors.
Gavin Newsom Raised Millions for His Mental Health Ballot Measure. His Opponents Have $1,000
The March ballot measure would raise billions for mental health care, but some clinics fear it would strip them of revenue they need for services they provide today.
Community Organization Combats Human Trafficking
A summit on human trafficking awareness hosted by Project Take at Cal Expo showcased three survivors of human trafficking who shared their experiences with roughly 100 people, many of whom were women and teenagers.
988-Hotline Counselors Air Concerns: More Training Needed to Juggle Calls
In the year and a half since its launch, 988âthe countryâs easy-to-remember suicide and crisis hotlineâhas received about 8.1 million calls, texts, and chats. Curiosity is growing about the people taking those calls.
From Santa Cruz Sentinel...
California Panel Holds Up Studies on Psychedelics. Some Researchers Want It Gone
At the Pacific Neuroscience Institute in Santa Monica, scientists are eager to explore whether a psychedelic chemical found in a toad could help people with depression. But research has been put on hold by the state.
From Voice of San Diego...
San Diego County Schools Face Post-Pandemic Funding Woes
San Diego Unified School District has received more than $700 million in federal and state relief funds since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, with these funds ending, some schools could be facing serious deficits.
San Diego County Lacking Behavioral Health Beds
County leaders in San Diego are gearing up for a March bond measure that could help provide more behavioral health beds. More beds are needed for areas like mental health and detox.
UC Davis Launches Mobile Clinic to Help Students
A new 24/7 mobile team at UC Davis is working to prevent crises before they happen, answering calls every day from students experiencing overwhelming stress and food and housing insecurity.
He Says He Was Abused in ICE Detention Even Though He is a Legal Resident of California. Now Heâs Suing for $1 Million
The 33-year old Mexican-born manâwho from toddler age has been a permanent legal resident of Californiaâhas reported abuse, unsanitary conditions and threats of force-feeding before his release from immigration detention in April.
Domestic Violence Shelters Play a Key Role in Fighting Homelessness. Now They Face Deep Funding Cuts
Federal funding for domestic violence shelters and housing programs is declining. Advocates want the state to step in, but with a record projected deficit new spending is unlikely.
As Alzheimerâs Cases Grow, Sacramento Wants to Make Communities 'Dementia-Friendlyâ
In Sacramento County, a new initiative is underway to make the area âfriendlierâ for people who have dementia and attempt to lower rates of the disease in the first place. Officials want more businesses to be able to see the signs, and for families to have more clarity on local resources.
Barbershops in Sacramento Host Free Therapy Sessions for Black Men
Local barbers and the Greater Sacramento Urban League partner on a mental health program for Black men.
From New York Times...
Why Itâs Taken So Long for the Golden Gate Bridge to Get a Protective Barrier
Workers are in the final stages of a long, $217 million project: Install a protective barrier at the Golden Gate Bridge. Roughly 2,000 people have died by suicide jumping from the bridge since it opened in 1937.
Sacramento County Approves Homeless Safe Parking Program in North Highlands
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a safe parking program in North Highlands. Once it opens, county staff said up to 30 people at a time will be able to park at the site on Watt Avenue, with access to showers, restrooms and at least two meals a day.
Extracurricular Clubs, Sports Programs Help Young Camp Fire Survivors Heal
Five years ago, the Camp Fire disrupted lives, followed quickly by the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving students in Paradise with few options to connect with others outside of the internet.
Angela Davis Says Black Women Have Always Led the Charge for Change
Internationally acclaimed activist and womenâs rights warrior Angela Davis was in Sacramento speaking on solutions for ending domestic violence in the Black community.
Newsom Taking New Approach to Californiaâs 10,000 Homeless Veterans
Californiaâs population of homeless veterans has plateaued despite billions of dollars in state spending to create housing for former service members. Now, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to shift resources to focus on veterans with serious mental health conditions.
From Citrus Heights Sentinel...
Trouble at Several Youth Homes in Citrus Heights Raises Questions
A Citrus Heights youth organization is frequently listed in police call logs, with its group homes drawing complaints from residents.
California Sues âCrisisâ Pregnancy Centers That Promise âAbortion Pill Reversalâ
Several anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers are advertising abortion pill reversal. California Attorney General Rob Bonta calls the claims false advertising that mislead vulnerable patients.
âWe Are Horrifiedâ: Late Changes to Newsomâs $6 Billion Mental Health Bond Surprise Providers
California voters likely will see a mental health ballot measure on the March 2024 election. One would issue a $6 billion bond to create housing for people with mental illnesses.
From Palo Alto Online...
Opioid Antidote Now Available in Drug Stores
Naloxone, a nasal spray that can reverse the adverse effects of opioids, became available in drug stores last week. The drug is sold under the brand names Narcan and RiVive and can be purchased over the counter.
Del Paso Heights Nonprofit Seeks to Reverse Area's Growing Fentanyl Crisis
Now community workers with the Neighborhood Wellness Foundation are testing out new approaches to lower drug-related deaths in the area.
Tropical Storm Hilary Cost Farmworkers Hundreds of Dollars in Crucial Paychecks. But Help Is Not on the Way
Many farmworkers in Coachella Valley lack legal status as citizens and don't qualify for most federal and state disaster aid. Even a new $95 million storm assistance program for immigrants that Governor Gavin Newsom recently touted is out of reach because it pertains to the winter and spring storms and floods.
From The Sacramento Bee...
Newsom Pushes Mental Health Care Changes Over Advocate Concerns
Gov. Gavin Newsomâs plan to overhaul how California counties pay for behavioral health care is one step closer to going before voters in Marchâover heavy opposition from patient advocates, service providers and local government officials.
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