The Steinberg Institute has shared with CSAP and SYASL the language that they intend to amend into AB 459 (Haney). We have discussed this in previous newsletters: it is an effort to put into state law rights similar conceptually to what
The Assembly Health Committee and the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services held a status hearing on the numerous California mental health initiatives authorized over the last several years. You may view hearing materials and SYASL staff notes
The DEA has announced proposed permanent rules for the prescribing of controlled medications via telemedicine. The press release is below along with a pretty useful info-graphic. CSAP is working hand in hand with the APA on how to provide feedback to
This week, CSAP joined Senators Eggman and Wiener, the Big City Mayors Coalition, NAMI California, and others to announce the introduction of legislation to overhaul the State’s behavioral health care system. CSAP Governmental Affairs Committee Chair, Dr. Emily Wood did an
California’s Department of State Hospitals’ (DSH) Incompetent to Stand Trial Diversion and Community Based Restoration Infrastructure Project provides $468.8 million in one-time grant funding to California counties to build, acquire, or develop residential housing settings for people who have been
Legislative Committees are working to get new members up to speed on policy and budget issues that have been in the works in Sacramento. The Senate Budget Committee held an informational hearing this week on CalAIM. You may view materials and
Governor Newsom has announced the availability of $907 million in grant funding to address the immediate housing and treatment needs of people experiencing homelessness and serious behavioral health conditions, including mental illness and substance use disorders. Read more here.
CSAP and SYASL are directly engaging with the American Psychiatric Association (APA) to help find solutions to the Adderall shortage. As the only APA affiliated advocacy organization in California, CSAP has been working directly with APA. Your APA and DB membership gives you access
Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon has formally announced the Select Committee on California’s Mental Health Crisis, appointing Assemblymember Corey Jackson as the Chairman. We expect Assemblymember Gail Pellerin will also serve on the committee. Both of these members are new to