Behavioral Health Matters
It's time for action
Behavioral Health Action is a coalition of more than 50 statewide organizations united to raise awareness about behavioral health issues in California.
About UsFinding our voice together
A unique, first-of-its-kind alliance of not only hospitals and healthcare providers, but also groups representing families and individuals, the criminal justice system, labor, local government, not-for-profit organizations and business. We are engaging candidates for state and federal office and bringing people together to talk about positive solutions to behavioral health.
VoicesAsking Candidates the key questions.
Learn MoreWhy does behavioral health matter?
What steps should California take to increase access to care for those with mental illness and substance use challenges?
How can California lead the way in destigmatizing behavioral health conditions?
Will you commit to embracing behavioral health as a public policy priority?
Commentary: Better behavioral health access is an election-year imperative
By Carmela Coyle and Jessica Cruz | Modern Healthcare, July 7, 2018 See the PDF here. Our nation’s behavioral health…
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September 22, 2018
Lieutenant Governor Newsom responds to the NAMI California Candidate Questionnaire
Lieutenant Governor Newsom responds to the NAMI California Candidate Questionnaire Read the PDF version here QUESTION ONE: The mental health... READ MORE
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September 7, 2018
Recent Polling Data
Californians Care about Behavioral Health The 2018 election season is here, and this is the right time to make behavioral... READ MORE
