Following the recent signing of the federal government’s “Big, Beautiful” bill into law that guts critical safety-net programs, California continues its mission to protect the health and well-being of all Californians. View an important presentation on how these changes will impact Californians. CalHHS leaders discuss how these changes will impact Californians: 0:00 Introduction … Navigating Federal Cuts: A Presentation with CalHHS Read More » The post Navigating Federal ...| California Health and Human Services
What you need to know: On July 17, the LGBTQ support option on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will end thanks to the Trump administration – but California is stepping up and doubling down on life-saving support for young gay people in crisis. LOS ANGELES – Just weeks after the Trump administration announced that … Following Trump cut to LGBTQ youth suicide hotline, California steps up to fill the gap Read More » The post Following Trump cut to LGBTQ youth suicide hotline, California...| California Health and Human Services
Today marks 60 years since the Older Americans Act (OAA) was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 14,1965 — creating the first national framework to deliver home and community-based services to older adults. In California, the OAA remains a cornerstone of support to help older adults age with health, independence, and … Celebrating 60 Years of the Older Americans Act Read More »| California Health and Human Services
Today, Kim Johnson, Secretary of the California Health & Human Services Agency (CalHHS), issued the following statement after Congressional Republicans passed Trump’s “Big, Beautiful” budget reconciliation bill to gut critical programs: “These federal cuts are more than just language in a bill —they are direct and real threats to the health, stability, and dignity … Statement from CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson on President Trump’s Budget Bill Read More »| California Health and Human Services
What you need to know: The Trump administration announced today that is has directed the national suicide prevention hotline to stop offering specialized support to LGBTQ callers. California continues to support this population. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today condemned the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate specialized suicide prevention support for LGBTQ youth callers through the 988 … While Trump cuts suicide hotline for gay kids, California invests in their ment...| California Health and Human Services
June 13, 2025 SACRAMENTO — The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is firmly committed to protecting the privacy and well-being of all Medi-Cal members. Recent reports have raised serious concerns about how federal agencies may be using Medicaid data, including the personal data of all 15 million Californians covered by Medi-Cal. We want … Statement from the Department of Health Care Services on the federal use of Medi-Cal data and member privacy Read More » The post Sta...| California Health and Human Services
Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom today slammed the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for reportedly providing Medicaid beneficiary information to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). According to the Associated Press, “President Donald Trump’s administration this week provided deportation officials with personal data — including the immigration status — on millions of … Governor Newsom: Trump handed over Californians’ personal information to...| California Health and Human Services
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The Children Youth and Behavioral Health Initiative invites you to use and share its Mental Health Awareness Month toolkit which includes free resources like social posts, printable resources via Live Beyond, Take Space to Pause, Never a Bother campaigns and free mental health support digital apps. Find #onething to support … Now Available: CYBHI Mental Health Awareness Month Digital Toolkit Read More » The post Now Available: CYBHI Mental Health Awar...| California Health and Human Services
SACRAMENTO – El Gobernador Gavin Newsom anunció el lanzamiento del Plan Principal para Servicios de Desarrollo: Una visión impulsada por la comunidad (Plan). El Plan hace recomendaciones para mejorar el sistema de servicios, incluyendo la reducción de barreras de acceso a los servicios en todo el estado para la creciente comunidad de personas con discapacidades … California da a conocer el Plan Principal para mejorar el apoyo a las personas con discapacidades del desarrollo Read More ...| California Health and Human Services
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the release of the Master Plan for Developmental Services: A Community-Driven Vision (Plan). The Plan makes recommendations on improvements for the service system, including reducing barriers to service access statewide for the growing developmental disabilities community. The Plan reflects extensive and diverse input from the community, capturing what … California releases Master Plan to better support people with developmental disabilit...| California Health and Human Services
It is with gratitude that we share the third annual California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) Legislative Action report, which will provide an overview of proposals that passed the Legislature and were presented to Governor Newsom during the 2023-24 legislative session. At the conclusion of the session, the Governor considered approximately 200 bills pertaining … California Health & Human Services Legislative Action Report 2023-24 Read More » The post California Health & Human S...| California Health and Human Services
What you need to know: California is working to help people impacted by the Los Angeles fires – including some of our most vulnerable residents – have access to critical supports during this time of great need. Efforts include reopening of child care and senior living centers, expanded mental health resources, and access to food … California continues to help individuals in regions impacted by Los Angeles fires access health care, food and water, and shelter Read More » The post Califo...| California Health and Human Services
California Also Released $1 Million in Emergency Reserve Funding that Will Provide 25,000 Food Boxes and Water to Those in Need WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: CalFresh recipients impacted by the fires can request benefit replacement for lost food and use their benefits to purchase hot foods through early February. Through $1 million in state … As Firefight Continues, California Secures Additional Federal Support That Will Help People Impacted By The Fires Read More » The post As Firefight Continue...| California Health and Human Services
California Health & Human Services AgencyThe California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) is comprised of departments and state entities that support the health and wellbeing of Californians. Our mission is to work together with counties, cities, and communities, as well as our public, private, faith, and educational partners to make California a healthy, vibrant, … California Health and Human Services Read More »| California Health and Human Services
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New plan establishes five key goals for the state and strengthens accountability SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH) today unveiled its 2025-2027 Statewide Action Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness, a bold and data-driven roadmap to address one of the state’s most urgent crises. This three-year plan sets goals for … California Launches Three-Year Action Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness Read More »| California Health and Human Services
Please be sure to follow evacuation orders from law enforcement. For life-threatening emergencies, please immediately call 911. View the Emergency Resource Guide: English Armenian Chinese (simplified) Chinese (traditional) Korean Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese CALL TO ACTION In an emergency, we all have a responsibility to check on our family, friends, and neighbors, especially older individuals, those with disabilities, … CalHHS Emergency Resource Guide Read More »| California Health and Human Services
Philanthropy can support researchers and advocates to answer key questions that can impact policy-making and improve outcomes By: Mary Ann Bates, Executive Director, California Cradle-to-Career Data System and Marko Mijic, Undersecretary, California Health and Human Services How does access to early education affect a child’s health and success later in life? What types of housing … Building Bridges: Prioritizing Learning Agendas to Facilitate Open Source Collaboration Read More »| California Health and Human Services
Sacramento, CA – California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly, along with Cal Hospital Compare, recognized hospitals across California today for their high performance caring for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) and patient safety. 100 hospitals met performance standards in opioid care. 72 hospitals met performance standards in patient safety. … Cal Hospital Compare Announces 2024 Honor Roll Hospitals Read More »| California Health and Human Services
Community Assistance, Recovery & Empowerment Act The CARE Act creates a new pathway to deliver mental health and substance use disorder services to the most severely impaired Californians who too often suffer in homelessness or incarceration without treatment. The CARE Act moves care and support upstream, providing the most vulnerable Californians with access to critical … CARE Act Read More »| California Health and Human Services