Treat California Initiative: Funding Mental Health Research and Access to Psychedelic Medicines

The Treat California initiative, led by Jeannie Fontana, aims to provide funding for research and affordable access to mental health treatments using psychedelic medicines in California. The initiative seeks to collect 1 million signatures from registered California voters to qualify for the ballot and secure $5 billion in funding. The campaign highlights the need for evidence-based research and emphasizes patient safety, efficacy, and integration of these medicines within a therapeutic framework. The initiative aims to address mental health disparities by ensuring access for underserved communities and supporting the healing potential of different therapeutic modalities.