CalHHS oversees departments & offices providing health care, social, mental health, substance use disorder, income assistance and public health services.
As part of
@CAgovernor
's Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health and the
#CYBHI
,
@DHCS_CA
launched two free behavioral health services apps for families with kids, teens & young adults.
📲 Download now and learn more about BrightLife Kids + Soluna at .
CalRx's Naloxone Initiative partner won FDA approval!
California is securing a supply of this life-saving, overdose reversal drug for nearly half the market price.
Qualifying orgs, like first responders, colleges & community orgs, can access this supply for free.
ICYMI: In support of California’s efforts to reduce health care costs,
@CA_HCAI
's Office of Health Care Affordability’s Board approved a statewide health care spending target of 3 percent to be phased in over time. 📲
California just launched
@NeverABother
, a new youth suicide prevention campaign from
@CAPublicHealth
and the
#CYBHI
in partnership with 400+ youth.
Thanks to Sierra Native Alliance for hosting the press conference! 📲 Find resources & spread the word:
Are you a graduating senior who's been accepted to an associate or bachelor's program in social work, addiction studies or human services? 🎓
@CAWellnessCoach
scholarships of up to $35k are now open:
Early detection of Alzheimer’s Disease provides a chance to plan for your future and can lead to more positive health outcomes. 📲 Find more information about early screening at .
#TakeOnALZ
Kim Johnson, Director of
@CaliforniaDSS
, invites everyone to join the Department as we observe Children’s Memorial Day, a time to honor and reflect on the lives of children lost due to senseless violence.
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
Patients experience better health outcomes when they receive care at home. That’s why
@CA_HCAI
developed Caring4Cal, a FREE training program to support current & recruit new licensed and certified home- and community-based services care providers. 📲
#NeveraBother
can support suicide prevention efforts by preparing students to recognize warning signs of suicide and how they can support themselves or a friend before, during, and after a crisis.
DHCS’ Autumn Boylan was featured on The Dr. Renee Fraser Show speaking about California's two new free behavioral health apps, BrightLife Kids and Soluna, and the creative approach behind their campaign.
Listen here -
#DHCS
#BrightLifeKids
#SolunaApp
“We have to think of how we can build power and bridge it in a way that reflects our community needs,” said Marko Mijic from
@Cal_HHS
#Birthto12thGrade
CA’s spending target is another step in
@CAgovernor
's efforts to make health care more affordable, accessible & equitable for all Californians.
This is crucial to reining in health care costs over time & encouraging the health care industry to engage in much-needed change.
🚨In a historic decision today following careful deliberation and public comment, the Office of Health Care Affordability's Board voted to approve a statewide health care spending target of 3% by 2029!
Click below to learn more about why this matters:
Here’s a message from HCAI Director Elizabeth Landsberg
@ealandsberg
on the Health Care Affordability Board’s recent and history-making adoption of a statewide health care cost growth target in California.
Learn more with our press release:
Created with insights from California’s diverse youth, the Never a Bother campaign from
@CAPublicHealth
offers support, resources & awareness for youth, young adults, parents & caregivers. 📲
Next week on 4/25, Secretary Ghaly will join
@CHCFNews
for a discussion on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on California’s safety net.
For more information about the event, including how to register:
A
#CertifiedWellnessCoach
is someone who kids can trust, providing support wherever they are. We're looking for people with emotional intelligence who want to make a meaningful contribution to their community.
Learn more and see if you qualify at .
National Prescription Drug
#TakeBackDay
is Saturday, April 27 from 10 am to 2 pm. 📅
Have any prescription medications you no longer need? 💊
Safely dispose of them at a collection site near you:
🚨 The Health Care Affordability Board meeting starts today at 10 a.m. Among the many topics on the agenda includes an action item on establishing a statewide spending target value on or before June 1. For more meeting details, click below:
Calling all graduating seniors: Certified Wellness Coach scholarships (up to $35k) are now open!
If you've been accepted to an associate/bachelor's program in social work, addiction studies or human services in the '24-'25 academic year go to to apply.