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Governor Newsom Unveils New Plan to Transform Kids’ Mental Health.
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Published: Aug 18, 2022
In significant overhaul of state’s mental health system, Governor’s plan increases
access to mental health services for all Californians ages 0-25
Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health invests $4.7 billion to reimagine mental
health and substance use services, adds 40,000 new mental health workers
FRESNO – With kids across California headed back to school, Governor Gavin
Newsom today unveiled California’s Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health to ensure
all California kids, parents and communities have increased access to mental
health and substance use services.
Nationally, kids are reporting symptoms of depression and anxiety at record rates
and are considering or attempting suicide at historic levels. Here in California,
about one-third of 7th and 9th graders and half of 11th graders experienced
chronic sadness in the 2020-2021 school year and it’s estimated that 1 in 10 kids
between the ages of 12 and 17 suffered from at least one major depressive
episode in the last year. Suicide rates for California youth ages 10 to 18
increased by 20% from 2019 to 2020.
California is taking urgent action to address this crisis. For kids and families
needing help now, some elements of the Governor’s plan are already available to
all California kids, including the Children’s Mental Health Resources Hub, which
offers kids and parents a central hub for a variety of resources, including several
support hotlines, CalHOPE and informational guides on suicide and depression
warning signs.
The Governor unveiled the plan at McLane High School in Fresno, which provides
social emotional support services for students with a dedicated social emotional
support staff made up of psychologists, social workers, and welfare specialists.
Over the past decade, the Fresno Unified School District has increased mental
health staffing from around 50 to more than 200 professionals. The Master Plan
for Kids’ Mental Health provides funding to schools across the state to offer the
same kind of resources McLane and Fresno Unified does.
Mental and behavioral health is one of the greatest challenges of our time. As
other states take away resources to support kids’ mental health, California is
doubling down with the most significant overhaul of our mental health system in
state history,” Governor Newsom said. “We’re investing billions of dollars to
ensure every California child has better access to comprehensive mental health
and substance use services. The Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health is premised
on a very simple belief: every single kid deserves to have their mental health
supported. That’s the California Way – putting our kids first.”
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Governor Newsom unveils new plan to transform kids’ mental health at McLane
High School in Fresno
The Governor also signed AB 2508 by Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-
Fullerton) to better define the role of school counselors that recognizes the
importance of access to mental health.
Over the last three years, California has launched an historic overhaul of the
state’s mental health system – investing $4.7 billion to boost coverage options
and public awareness so all children and youth are routinely screened, supported,
and served. The funding creates new virtual platforms and establishes a new
pipeline for the mental health workforce, adding 40,000 new mental health
workers in the state.
Other investments include:
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4.1 billion on a community schools strategy to connect kids and families to
essential services including health screenings, meals and more.
5 billion on a Medi-Cal initiative, CalAIM, to better integrate health and
behavioral health services for low-income kids.
1.4 billion to build a more diverse healthcare workforce that expands our
capacity to meet the health needs of Californians, including children and
families.
As a parent, there’s nothing worse than seeing your child in pain and feeling
powerless to help. And that’s the case for far too many families around the
country with children struggling with serious issues such as depression and
anxiety without access to the care they need,” said First Partner Jennifer Siebel
Newsom. “In California, we take the mental health and wellbeing of our children
seriously, and we’re tackling this problem head-on with significant investments in
the infrastructure of the state’s mental health system. And for those looking for
support today, California’s mental health resource hub for youth is connecting
parents, caregivers, educators, and children with the resources and support kids
need to improve their mental health and build healthy wellness habits and
practices that will help them thrive.”
I truly believe every student would benefit from a connection with a mental
health counselor and I am hopeful we will continue to see a positive change from
investments in social emotional support for our students and I know Governor
Gavin Newsom can provide students with the much needed resources to
successfully navigate life,” said Aliyah Barajas, a senior at McLane High School.
Governor Newsom unveils new plan to transform kids’ mental health at McLane
High School in Fresno
The Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health outlines action across three key pillars:
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1. Healthy Minds for California Kids
o Provide Medi-Cal coverage for parent-child services
o Make it easier for schools to provide prevention and treatment
o De-stigmatize mental health support for kids
o Offer additional resources for parents
1. Rebuilding California’s Mental Health Systems
o Create new virtual platforms
o Expand early interventions
o More school counselors
o Expand clinic and treatment slots
o Develop a suicide prevention program
1. Developing a Mental Health Workforce
o Hire, train, and engage 40,000 new mental health workers
o Expand remote access to services
o Training for teachers
The plan announced today will make it easier than ever before for kids to access
critical mental health and substance use services – in their schools, in their
homes and in their communities. Read the full Master Plan for Kids’ Mental
Health here.
If you or a friend or loved one is having suicidal thoughts, call the National
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org/.
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