CBHA's Public Newsletter
2019-20 Legislative Wrap-up
October 1st, 2020
Reflecting on the 2019-20 Legislative Season

Last night, Governor Newsom took his final actions of the 2019-20 legislative season, bringing a historic session to a close. CBHA would like to acknowledge and honor our members, partners, and the State of California's work during this legislative season, despite unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19. Together, we have made great strides towards improving behavioral health services in the State of California.

Below is a list of legislative victories accomplished over the past year, of which CBHA has been instrumental in getting passed and signed into law. Also, click the button to watch Governor Newsom's press conference expanding access to quality behavioral health care and see if you can spot our very own, Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Le Ondra Clark Harvey!

2019-20 Behavioral Health Legislation signed into law:


(This list has been updated)
MHFA Virtual Summit on October 6th-7th!
Register today!

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Our MHFA Virtual Summit is less than one week away! Don't miss your chance to register and hear from the National Council for Behavioral Health, the California Department of Education, and an expert law enforcement trainer on how to pave the way for successful MHFA trainings in California.

During the first day, we'll hear about the latest national MHFA efforts, updates, funding and grant opportunities, and how you can improve outreach and access to behavioral health resources for those who desperately need services.

On the second day, expert trainers will share their knowledge and best practices to energize and engage participants. Their workshops include Integrating the Principles of Trauma Informed Care into your Training Methods, Facilitating with Intention: Unconscious Bias and You, and Elevating Your In-Person and Virtual Facilitation. They will also hold an MHFA Olympics - don't miss out on the fun!

Please join us for an engaging and meaningful conversation. Click for NEW agenda.


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PUBLIC WEBINAR: Long Acting Medications for Justice-Involved Populations
Please join the California Access Coalition (CAC) and California Partnership for Access to Treatment (CPAT) for a public webinar about the efficacy of long-acting medications (LAMs) for justice-involved populations. 

The webinar is scheduled for October 12th, 2020 at 10:00AM PT. The discussion will center around the importance of allowing individuals who have a history of incarceration access to LAMs.

Attendees will hear from leading experts in the field about the challenges and successes associated with ensuring access to life-enhancing medications and the efforts that are underway to solve existing issues both within institutions and in community settings. Save the date and register now! Visit our Event page for more information. 
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