Mental Health America
of California
Leading the state of California since 1957, a peer-run organization, meeting communities where they’re at. Join us in empowering Californian’s wellness, healing, and recovery through self-determination.
Join Us at Mental Health Matters Day May 14th, 2025
Each year Mental Health America of California hosts Mental Health Matters Day to celebrate May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
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California Youth & Behavioral Health Advocates: Anti-Trans Rhetoric Harms Youth Mental Health
Sacramento, CA – Leading advocates for the behavioral health safety net and youth behavioral health released a joint statement of concern after Governor Gavin Newsom appeared to align himself with anti-transgender rhetoric in his podcast interview with an outspoken opponent of LGBTQ+ rights and transgender affirming care.
Peer Workforce Challenges and Opportunities
People living with a mental health challenge, or peers, deserve access to high quality education and training opportunities, as well as access to good jobs that advance economic mobility. However, individual, environmental, and systemic barriers continue to prevent mental health peers from participating in the workforce.
