Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) - Tony Hoffman Award Nominations Due 4/21/23
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Tony Hoffman Award Nominations
The Tony Hoffman Community Mental Health Services Award recognizes individuals, professionals, businesses, and the media who have made an extraordinary difference in the lives of people with mental illness and in the communities in which they live. Mental health consumers who, in their journey of recovery, are able to give back to their peers or the community are also recognized. Awards are presented each May during Mental Health Month.
See nomination form for more information – the deadline has been extended to 4/21/23.
MHSA Steering Committee
MHSA Steering Committee meetings are open to the public to provide input, make recommendations and stay up-to-date on all things MHSA. The next meeting will be focused on presenting the MHSA 3-Year Plan recommendations. Meeting materials will be posted on the MHSA website at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Thursday, May 4, 2023 (Hybrid Meeting) - flyer, agenda
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Location (directions): College of San Mateo, 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd., College Center, Bldg 10, Rm 468
- Parking: Any visitor or student parking lot is free (do not park in staff lots). Lot G is closest or parking lots F, H, J, and K.
- Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89224214146
- Dial in: +1 669 900 6833 / Meetingg ID: 892 2421 4146
Governor’s Proposal to Modernize Behavioral Health Systems
Governor Newsom announced a new proposal to re-envision services for individuals with severe mental health and substance use disorders; key elements include:
- expanding community-based residential settings for individuals living with severe mental health and substance use challenges;
- focusing MHSA funds on housing, workforce and treating serious mental health and substance use disorders; and
- accountability measures to maximize federal funding first and focus on statewide outcomes.
Learn more about the proposal, which is targeting the November 2024 ballot, here: www.chhs.ca.gov/behavioral-health-reform/
