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California Boosts Mental Health Funding Amid Crisis Services Challenges

10/23/2025

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California state Senator Mike McGuire announced $75 million for Humboldt County mental health, including a 20-bed Eureka center opening in 2030 and $5.5 million for the Mad River Crisis Triage Center.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek says access has improved, but youth needs remain.
The CAHOOTS program (Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets) in Eugene collapsed.
Lane County launched mobile crisis services funded by the CAHOOTS Act.

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California state Senator Mike McGuire announced $75 million for Humboldt County mental health, including a 20-bed Eureka center opening in 2030 and $5.5 million for the Mad River Crisis Triage Center.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek says access has improved, but youth needs remain.
The CAHOOTS program (Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets) in Eugene collapsed.
Lane County launched mobile crisis services funded by the CAHOOTS Act.