California Health & Human Services Agency

06/13/2026

California, stay safe this summer, especially during extreme heat! 🥵

✅ Watch for signs of heat illness
✅ Keep cool
✅ Look out for others

Get disaster ready and learn more at ready.ca.gov.

06/13/2026

06/12/2026

It's ok to ask for help. California has 12 call centers with trained counselors ready to support anyone in crisis, including LGBTQ+ youth.

Whether it’s a low point or something you can’t exactly put into words, get help for yourself or a friend. Call or text 988 day or night.

06/12/2026

When someone is struggling with serious mental illness, having support can be pivotal.

The CARE Act helps create a pathway to stability by bringing together behavioral health professionals, families, courts, first responders and community partners around the needs of the individual.

Through coordinated care, housing support and ongoing engagement, CARE helps ensure people don't have to navigate recovery alone.

Learn more about the CARE Act at www.chhs.ca.gov/care-act.

06/12/2026

Certified Wellness Coaches (CWC) are creating additional safe spaces across California, including Los Angeles Unified School District—expanding prevention and early intervention services for students when and where they need them most.

Read the CWC report to learn more at cybhi.chhs.ca.gov/evaluation-hub.

06/12/2026

California welcomes the world to the Golden State for the ! ⚽

State & local agencies are working together to support safe, secure & successful matches while maintaining services for residents.

Remember to use trusted sources for event & emergency information.

• Sign up for local emergency alerts
• Follow guidance from local officials
• Plan transportation routes in advance
• Allow extra travel time near host venues
• Stay hydrated & prepare for hot weather
• Report suspicious activity to local authorities

06/12/2026

🌟 Ribbon Cutting Today in Turlock🌟
DHCS is celebrating another milestone in California’s historic investment in behavioral health infrastructure through the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP). The Central Valley TAY Independence Program, led by Aspiranet, received $8.7 million in BHCIP funding to expand vital behavioral health services for transition age youth (TAY) in Stanislaus County. This project supports statewide efforts to build and strengthen facilities that provide mental health and substance use disorder treatment — a key component of California’s broader strategy to expand care access and modernize the behavioral health system.

With this investment, the project will offer:
• A Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program with 6 beds.
• Outpatient substance use disorder treatment capacity (12 slots) projecting service to nearly 3,000 individuals annually

This work aligns with BHCIP’s mission to grow community based treatment options, increase service capacity, and ensure Californians can access the right level of care where they live. Thank you to Aspiranet and all partners working to expand compassionate, high-quality services for youth in the Central Valley. https://infrastructure.buildingcalhhs.com

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

State support and local coordination drive measurable gains in County of Los Angeles implementation of the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act, one component of a larger effort to rebuild California’s behavioral health system.

The number of CARE Act petitions filed in L.A. County jumped by more than 85% from November 2025 to March 2026, reflecting a growing momentum in implementing a landmark behavioral health program and underscoring how continued partnership with local communities, like the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, makes this progress possible.

Beyond increasing petitions, more Californians are getting connected to other county services when a CARE agreement or plan is not the right solution for them: www.chhs.ca.gov/blog/2026/06/11/care-act-petitions-in-los-angeles-county-increase-85-as-implementation-gains-momentum-statewide-2

06/11/2026

The CARE Act creates space for real conversations about what Californians with severe mental illness want for their lives—without fear of punishment.

In a supportive, non-criminal setting, people can focus on their goals and take steps toward stability with guidance from a dedicated team.

Through choice and connection, CARE is helping build trust and support lasting change—showing that when people are met with respect and opportunity, they are more likely to stay engaged and move forward. Learn more at www.chhs.ca.gov/care-act.