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Californias Mental Health Crisis: A Call for Action Through the Social Work Licensure Compact

Monday, January 27

California is facing a critical mental health crisis exacerbated by the devastating impact of wildfires and the lingering effects of the pandemic. These challenges have not only displaced families and destroyed homes but have also left deep emotional scars on the affected communities. The... Read More.

Mental Health Commission Hosts Public Engagement in Susanville on Firearm Violence

Wednesday, September 11

The Mental Health Commission invites the public to participate in an engagement event on Monday, September 16th, 2024, at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Susanville, CA. This event is part of the Commission's Impacts of Firearm Violence (IFV) project, an initiative aimed at exploring... Read More.

State’s Prop 1 Homelessness and Mental Health Measure Likely to Pass

Thursday, March 21

According to the latest from the secretary of state, the state’s Proposition 1 remains too close to call. With just over a quarter of a percent difference, the “yes” votes lead with over 107,000 ballots unprocessed.Ballotpedia News says “if the margin remains this... Read More.

CA Prop 1- Mental Health Funding, in a Statistical Tie

Wednesday, March 6

Judy’s House: Pioneering After-Hours Mental Health Support in Lassen County, Securing Vital Funding for the Future

Wednesday, September 13

Lassen County's Behavioral Health has seized a distinctive opportunity to provide assistance to individuals facing mental health crises when others are unavailable, utilizing an innovative approach. In collaboration with Spare-a-Dime Inc., Judy’s House stands as a one-of-a-kind after-hours drop-in center. It caters to those who... Read More.

Lassen High to Bring Mental Health Coaches for Student Well-Being

Thursday, April 20

Lassen High School met on Tuesday to discuss a potential contract with Clayful. An organization that employs trained professionals in coaching with a prior four-year mental health education.This program has serviced eight districts nationwide and has been in business for almost two years. The... Read More.

Faster Jail Transfers to California Mental Hospitals Upheld

Thursday, June 17

California cant lock up people for months in jails after they have been found mentally incompetent to stand trial, a state appeals court said.In a 3-0 ruling Tuesday, a panel of the First District Court of Appeal upheld a 2019 lower court order that... Read More.

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Mental Health Commission Hosts Public Engagement in Susanville on Firearm Violence

State’s Prop 1 Homelessness and Mental Health Measure Likely to Pass

CA Prop 1- Mental Health Funding, in a Statistical Tie

Judy’s House: Pioneering After-Hours Mental Health Support in Lassen County, Securing Vital Funding for the Future

Lassen High to Bring Mental Health Coaches for Student Well-Being

Faster Jail Transfers to California Mental Hospitals Upheld

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