Mental Health

Students Protest in L.A. as Fear Grows Over ICE Impersonators and Deportation Policies

The San Pedro and Banning School students demonstrators are emphasizing the importance of unity and standing up for immigrant rights.

9 months ago

Hahn Pushes to Strengthen Incentives for Mental Health Field Team Recruitment

Now, one-time-funding for the hiring incentives is set to run out this year. If the incentives expire, the County Department…

9 months ago

Hahn Wants County to Consider Purchasing Tax-Defaulted Properties Ahead of Auction

During her time in office, Supervisor Hahn has focused on using vacant and underutilized county property to better serve her…

10 months ago

California Briefs: Early Screening for Children’s Reading Challenges and Federal Backing for Behavioral Health

This change will ensure that 1.2 million students receive risk identification and any needed interventions early in their educational journeys.

11 months ago

Supervisors Approve Initiatives to Prevent Youth Overdoses in Child Welfare and Launch SUD Services Pilot Program

To better empower a critical workforce of children’s social workers, DFCS partnered with the Department of Public Health or DPH…

12 months ago

Officials Applaud FCC Vote to Improve Routing of Wireless Calls to the 988 Lifeline

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has supported millions of Americans in crisis, but currently, calls to the hotline are…

1 year ago

California Expands Access to Traditional Healing for Substance Use Treatment

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ or CMS approval for California, alongside Arizona, New Mexico and Oregon, allows two…

1 year ago

Supervisor Solis Awards Over $800K to Latino-Serving Organizations During Hispanic Heritage Month

The Community Grants Program helps develop and support organizations that meet the diverse needs of First District residents in such…

1 year ago

JCOD’s Rapid Diversion Program Shows Remarkable Success New RAND Report Reveals

The new report highlights an impressive outcome: 91% of individuals who successfully complete the program have avoided having a new…

1 year ago

Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation to Limit the Use of Smartphones During School Hours

In 2019, Gov. Newsom signed AB 272 (Muratsuchi) into law, which specified that school districts have the authority to regulate…

1 year ago