{"id":61821,"date":"2023-12-21T13:13:59","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T21:13:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=61821"},"modified":"2023-12-21T13:13:59","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T21:13:59","slug":"california-awards-150-million-to-support-mental-health-programs-for-youth-and-young-adults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=61821","title":{"rendered":"California Awards $150 Million to Support Mental Health Programs for Youth and Young Adults"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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State launches Certified Wellness Coach program and\u00a0website<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

SACRAMENTO<\/strong> \u2013 As part of Governor Gavin Newsom\u2019s\u00a0Master Plan for Kids\u2019 Mental Health<\/a>, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) today\u00a0awarded<\/a>\u00a0$150 million in grants to 262 organizations to support the mental health and wellness of children, youth, and young adults. California also\u00a0introduced<\/a>\u00a0the Certified Wellness Coach program and\u00a0website<\/a>\u00a0to support overall physical, emotional, and mental well-being, and build a more diverse behavioral health workforce to help children and youth.<\/p>\n

WHAT GOVERNOR NEWSOM SAID<\/strong>: \u201cAs children across California struggle with mental health challenges, we are building the supports they need \u2013 in their schools and communities \u2013 to improve their health and well-being. These investments are becoming reality through a diverse workforce that is reaching every community. That\u2019s why we are launching a new program to hire coaches in this space and support wellness for all children and young adults.\u201d<\/p>\n

Through the $150 million in grants to 262 organizations to support the mental health and wellness of children, youth, and young adults, California is improving access to critical behavioral health interventions and services, including those focused on culturally responsive prevention, early intervention, and resiliency and recovery:<\/p>\n