Leaders Applaud Governor Brown’s Budget for Making Mental Health History

May 11, 2018

California Council of Community Behavioral Health Agencies, County Behavioral Health Directors Association of California, Mental Health America of California, SEIU California, and NAMI California released the following joint press release on Friday, May 11, 2018: Sacramento – Only eleven days into the country recognizing the month of May as “Mental Health Month,” Governor Edmund G. more »

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Warning Added to Netflix Series ’13 Reasons Why’ Thanks to YOU

March 23, 2018

Thanks to the advocacy of our members and mental health advocates around the country, Netflix will be adding a suicide trigger warning video before each episode of the next season of “13 Reasons Why.” The video will feature resources for youth and parents to address suicide, sexual assault, and other themes in the program. Netflix more »

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NAMI California Advocates at the Capitol’s Behavioral Health Wellness Fair

March 12, 2018

On February 28th, individuals participated in a Behavioral Health Wellness Fair at the Capitol in Sacramento. The day consisted of members meeting with elected officials, sharing resources through a wellness fair, and an opportunity to attend an informational hearing led by Senator Pan titled, “Mental Health Delivery: The Global Forefront” focused on hearing from implemented more »

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