This past Monday, the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Sutter Coast Hospital (SCH) Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, ...

People and organizations across the state are scrambling to come up with back-up plans if Medicaid cuts at the federal level ...

Many clients approach their CA at the last minute, expect miracles overnight, delay sharing documents, and yet demand perfect, timely submissions. Any delay in compliance or filing errors can attract ...

As more kids are facing mental health struggles, a new program is working to meet them where they are when they need it.

Tina Kotek has announced the establishment of the Behavioral ... Oregon's behavioral health workforce crisis. The Council will develop a recommended workforce action plan by January 31, 2026 ...

According to the governor’s office, the Behavioral Health Talent Council will create a recommended workforce action plan by January ... are driving the workforce crisis. This includes shortages ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Erie County launched a new local initiative to improve health crisis response systems ... of the Buffalo Police Department’s Behavioral Health Team, which pairs specially ...

Gavin Newsom released details about his multibillion-dollar plan ... for behavioral healthcare services. "Californians demanded swift action to address our state’s behavioral health crisis ...

Among their key findings, auditors say Oregon’s behavioral health system lacks data, funding, and a strategic plan to address the crisis. According to the audit, Oregon’s health system data ...

The audit focused on the 988 & Behavioral Health Crisis System unit of the Oregon ... OHA released a strategic plan in 2024. Auditors said this was a positive step but more work was needed.

Our MCIT has worked to align itself with best-practice guidelines for behavioral health, either substance use or mental health, and crisis care ... a personalized care plan and initiating ...

Department of Public Works Director Carla Short says "The new Stabilization Unit provides real-time help for people living on the streets who are in a behavioral health crisis, offering them ...