In a significant show of support, prominent figures from the business and labor sectors are voicing their endorsement of Governor Newsom’s ambitious plan to modernize California’s behavioral health services system. This transformative initiative aims to construct an impressive 10,000 new behavioral health beds and units across the state, marking a pivotal step forward in enhancing access to mental health and substance use disorder care and support for Californians of all ages. Additionally, it sets the stage for the state to effectively address the infrastructure and workforce requirements in the years to come.
These endorsements add to an already robust chorus of support that includes backing from over 50 mayors and county leaders across California. Furthermore, a diverse coalition of statewide advocacy groups and children’s organizations has responded positively to the bill package’s language, emphasizing the widespread enthusiasm for these vital reforms.
