Thank to you all the voters who turned out to approve Proposition 1 this March! This is a historic step forward for California, which will now be able to modernize the state’s Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) and prioritize funding
FAQ About Proposition 1
Proposition 1, which was passed by voters in March 2024, will make necessary updates to modernize the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) and to prioritize funding for individuals living with serious mental illness. Why does the MHSA need to be
Take Action: Support State Legislation to Help Those Experiencing Mental Illness
Thanks to the efforts of our advocates, SB 326 and AB 531 are heading to the Governor’s desk for signature in the coming weeks. NAMI California and Senator Susan Eggman (D-Stockton) are looking for volunteers to share their stories about
Take Action: Support SB 43
Help us support legislation that is sponsored by NAMI California : SB 43 (Eggman). SB 43 modernizes the definition of “gravely disabled” within the Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act to better meet the needs of individuals experiencing severe mental illness. NAMI California
NAMI Statement on California Shootings and Crisis Deaths
NAMI released the following statement on the recent California tragedies involving gun violence and deaths of community members who were experiencing mental health crises. ARLINGTON, VA. January 26, 2023 – On the heels of recent high-profile and tragic events, the National
NAMI’s State Legislative Report on Mental Health Policy for 2020-2021
NAMI’s State Legislation Report: Trends in State Mental Health Policy (2020-2021) reveals that mental health was front and center in states’ policymaking in 2020 and 2021, following a trend in recent years that was accelerated by concerns related to the