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Nation’s Largest County Association Approves Key Mental Health Policy Resolutions to Drive Federal Legislative Advocacy

Blogs, Member news, NewsBy Carrie Barker July 24, 2023

Nation’s Largest County Association Approves Key Mental Health Policy Resolutions to Drive Federal Legislative Advocacy Members gathered at the 2023 National Association of Counties Annual Conference at the Austin Convention Center This weekend, a multitude of county elected leaders and executives gathered in Travis County in Texas at the annual National Association of Counties (NACo)…

Meet New Member Dr. Kathleen Arai

Blogs, Member news, NewsBy Carrie Barker June 2, 2023

Meet New Member Dr. Kathleen Arai I am a versatile counselor with Havening and Dialectic Behavioral training. I excel at creating a safe environment that promotes growth and change. My passion motivates me to listen, empathize, and offer tailored guidance. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and emotional issues, using my Havening training to provide touch-based…

Barger Brings Back Focus on Hiring, Retaining L.A. County Clinical Staff

Blogs, Member news, NewsBy Carrie Barker May 5, 2023

Barger Brings Back Focus on Hiring, Retaining L.A. County Clinical Staff Approved motion gives 30 day deadline for completed impact report evaluating incentives, including benefits This week, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger that directs the County’s health, mental health, and public health departments to…

Barger Joins New Commission Focused on Driving Action on Nation’s Mental Health Crisis

Blogs, Member news, NewsBy Carrie Barker February 14, 2023

Barger Joins New Commission Focused on Driving Action on Nation’s Mental Health Crisis Today, the National Association of Counties (NACo) launched a new Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing that will develop policy and programmatic recommendations at the federal level to address systemic issues contributing to the mental health crisis affecting communities and individuals of all…

L.A. County Focuses on Bringing More Mental Health Beds into Service

Blogs, Government, Member news, NewsBy Carrie Barker January 25, 2023

L.A. County Focuses on Bringing More Mental Health Beds into Service Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors put a plan in motion to address its shortage of mental health beds that provide care for indigent individuals suffering from untreated severe mental illness. All five members unanimously approved the motion, introduced by Supervisor Kathryn…

Chau legislation to improve mental health disparities

Blogs, Member news, NewsBy Karen MacNair April 6, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Edmundo Cuevas PHONE: (916) 319-2049 EMAIL: Edmundo.Cuevas@asm.ca.gov April 5, 2017 PR#: COPR 17-07 LEGISLATION INTENDED TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH DISPARITIES FOR RACIAL AND ETHNIC COMMUNITIES’ PASSES POLICY COMMITTEE SACRAMENTO – Yesterday, the Assembly Committee on Health approved AB 850, authored by Assemblymember Ed Chau (D-Monterey Park), which will expand the Mental…

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