Political Breakdown

Inside California's Landmark Mental Health Reforms

Sep 15, 2023
Guest
Dana Williamson
Guest
Darrell Steinberg
The governor's chief of staff and Sacramento Mayor discuss California's landmark mental health reforms, including the establishment of community-based facilities and a $6.3 billion bond for treatment beds. They explore the connection between mental health and substance abuse and the need for alternative treatment options. The effectiveness of collaborative courts in providing help and treatment for mental health and substance abuse issues is also discussed.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Labor Reforms and Referendum Changes
01:42 • 3min
3
Drug Reform Bills and Teasers for Upcoming Interviews
04:56 • 2min
4
California's Landmark Mental Health Reforms and the Need for Executive Leadership
07:09 • 14min
5
Exploring the Continuum between Mental Health and Substance Abuse and the Need for Alternative Treatment
21:28 • 2min
6
Expanding Collaborative Courts for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment
23:14 • 5min
7
California's Political Landscape and the Role of Dana Williamson and Daryl Steinberg
28:07 • 3min