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Joint Statement from California Health & Human Services Agency Leaders on Governor Newsom’s Proposal to Modernize and Expand Behavioral Health Services

Following Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement of a proposal to improve how California treats mental health, substance use disorders, and homelessness, leaders of the California Health & Human Services Agency (CalHHS), Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), and Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) underscore their shared commitment with the governor. “The Governor’s proposals to modernize …

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End of California’s COVID-19 State of Emergency and the Federal Public Health Emergency for COVID-19

With the end of California’s COVID-19 State of Emergency on February 28 and in preparation for the end of the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 on May 11, the California Health & Human Services Agency (CalHHS), along with its Departments and Offices, is providing Californians with information about various programs and services affected, including flexibilities and other …

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New Members Named to Health Care Affordability Board

Board will support the Office of Health Care Affordability SACRAMENTO — With the appointment of Health Care Affordability Board members on Tuesday, California took a significant step toward ensuring that all Californians have health care that is accessible, affordable, equitable and high-quality. “Health care costs are growing faster than Californians’ wages and it’s simply unsustainable …

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ICYMI: CalHHS Takes Action to Advance Vision of a Healthy California for All

The California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS), along with its Departments and Offices, continue to take action to advance California’s vision of a Healthy California for All. In case you missed it, below is a summary of recent announcements from CalHHS. Week of January 23, 2023 On January 24, 2023, the California Department of Public …

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California Health & Human Services Agency Releases Youth at the Center Report to Shape Transformation of California’s Behavioral Health Ecosystem

SACRAMENTO – The California Health & Human Services Agency (CalHHS) and the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) today announced the release of the Youth at the Center Report, which highlights what children, youth, families, and community members across California want in a reimagined behavioral health ecosystem. The report, which is a result of …

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Deadline to Sign the State’s First-Ever Data Sharing Agreement Is January 31, 2023 — Kicking Off the Next Phase of Implementation for the Data Exchange Framework

Many healthcare entities are required by law to sign the CalHHS Data Exchange Framework (DxF) Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) by January 31, 2023 and to begin sharing data by January 31, 2024—part of an ongoing CalHHS initiative to create new connections and efficiencies between health and social services providers, promote health equity, and improve whole-person …

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CalHHS Office of Youth and Community Restoration and Vera Institute of Justice Launch Partnership

MEDIA CONTACT FOR OYCR: Amy Clark aclark@wearerally.com 206.240.3284 MEDIA CONTACT FOR VERA: Déja Stewart dstewart@vera.org Competitive process opens today for first-of-its-kind initiative to end girls’ incarceration. The initiative aims for comprehensive system change efforts, led by county probation departments and community organizations. SACRAMENTO – The Office of Youth and Community Restoration (OYCR) of the California …

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California Health & Human Services Agency Releases Progress Report Highlighting First 18 Months of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative

CYBHI Launched  as a 5-Year, $4.7 Billion Initiative; Key Component to Governor Gavin Newsom’s “Master Plan for Kids” SACRAMENTO – The California Health & Human Services Agency, along with its departments and offices, is proud to share the January 2023 Progress Report  of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI), a $4.7 billion, five-year …

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CalHHS Emergency Resource Guide

Please be sure to follow evacuation orders from law enforcement. For life-threatening emergencies, please immediately call 911. View the Emergency Resource Guide in Spanish. CALL TO ACTION In an emergency, we all have a responsibility to check on our family, friends, and neighbors, especially older individuals, those with disabilities, and our children. Please take a moment to check-in …

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CalHHS Secretary Announces First Round of Intended Awards from $50 Million Grant Program to Provide Support for Health and Human Service Organizations Joining the State’s First-Ever Data Sharing Agreement

An initial round of grant funding has been awarded to 13 leading health and human service associations to support equitable outreach and education to organizations preparing to join the CalHHS Data Exchange Framework Health and human service organizations across the state are joining the Data Exchange Framework, including the first health information exchange in California, …

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California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) Legislative Action Report

This is the first annual California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) Legislative Action Report, which provided an overview of the legislative proposals that passed the Legislature and were presented to Governor Newsom during the 2021-22 session. Elected leaders, legislative staff, and valued stakeholders worked closely with our 12 departments and five offices to assess …

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Joint Statement from CalHHS Leaders on New Public Charge Regulation 

California Health & Human Services Agency (CalHHS), the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), the Department of Public Health (CDPH), the Department of Social Services (CDSS), the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and Covered California Leaders Applaud Federal Changes to Public Charge  Immigrants and their families should not have to live in fear of being …

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Suicide Prevention Resources to Support Youth, Families and Teachers

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and the California Health and Human Services Agency has curated youth suicide prevention resources for young people, families and friends, and teachers and schools. Resources include videos, information, and links to services that can help Californians find the support they need and when they need it. Throughout Suicide Prevention …

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