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HHS Announces American Rescue Plan Funding

The US Department of Health and Human Services Announces $3 Billion in American Rescue Plan Funding for SAMHSA Block Grants to Address Addiction, Mental Health Crisis

HHS Secretary Becerra forms new Behavioral Health Coordinating Council

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is distributing $3 billion in American Rescue Plan funding — the largest aggregate amount of funding to date for its mental health and substance use block grant programs.

Published on: 05/26/2021 | Category: Articles Press Release Mental Health

In Honor of Jay Mahler

Humble. Kind. Compassionate. Spiritual. Gentle. Inspiring. Beloved. All of these words describe consumer-survivor movement leader Jay Mahler, who passed away last Saturday. The following was written by Mary Hogdon, a long-time friend and ally of Jay’s.

Published on: 05/19/2021 | Category: Articles Press Release Mental Health

Unprecedented Opportunities

Governor Releases “May Revise” of California Budget

Although hyperbole is nothing new in politics, it doesn’t show up as often when it comes down to the nitty gritty of agency and departmental budget presentations. However, phrases such as “once-in-a-generation” and “vision for a new normal” were used by Dr. Mark Ghaly in his statements made with the release of the California Health and Human Services budget proposal on Friday, May 14th.

Published on: 05/18/2021 | Category: Press Release Mental Health