Healing Together: Our Children’s Mental Health After the Eaton Fire. Date & Time: Saturday, June 28th 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (In-person and streaming online) Location: Pasadena City College (Creveling Lounge) 1570 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91106 Children today are facing extraordinary challenges, from the devastation of the Eaton Fire to the many stressors…
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 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 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 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 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…