Behavioral Health Task Force

The California Health and Human Services Agency announced the formation of Governor Gavin Newsom’s Behavioral Health Task Force to address the urgent mental health and substance use disorder needs across California. The panel will advise the Administration’s efforts to advance statewide behavioral health services, prevention, and early intervention to stabilize conditions before they become severe. The mission of the task force is to develop recommendations for the Governor about how California can provide timely access to high-quality behavioral health care for all of its residents. 

To learn more, view the Behavioral Health Task Force press release.

For questions and inquiries, contact BehavioralHealthTaskForce@chhs.ca.gov.