Mental Health America
of California
Leading the state of California since 1957, a peer-run organization, meeting communities where they’re at. Join us in empowering Californian’s wellness, healing, and recovery through self-determination.
📢 Tell Governor Newsom to Veto Senate Bill 27 (Umberg) Today! 📢
Join MHAC in opposing Senate Bill 27 (Umberg)! Stop the weaponization of care and protect our most vulnerable Californians from forced behavioral health treatment. Use our template oppose letter and let your voice be heard! Submit your oppose letters to the governor at Leg.Unit@gov.ca.gov
Join us for LIVE’s 2nd Annual Conference!
Let’s turn up the volume and celebrate the fierce, fabulous voices of the LGBTQ+ community, while shining a spotlight on the bold advocacy of the LIVE #WERKgroups across California! This event is FREE and will include the following:
- Free Lunch and Parking
- Town Hall Listening Session with Senator Caroline Menjivar
- Drag Performance from Guest Speaker Raquelita
- Vogue Performance by Reach LA
- Community Advocacy #Werkshop
Spots are filling fast, so click below to register today!
Deadline to register is October 14th
Save the Date for Mental Health Matters Day on May 13th, 2026!
Join Mental Health America of California (MHAC) for Mental Health Matters Day, a FREE community event that features inspiring speakers, community exhibitors, and meaningful opportunities to connect.
California Youth & Behavioral Health Advocates: Anti-Trans Rhetoric Harms Youth Mental Health
Sacramento, CA – Leading advocates for the behavioral health safety net and youth behavioral health released a joint statement of concern after Governor Gavin Newsom appeared to align himself with anti-transgender rhetoric in his podcast interview with an outspoken opponent of LGBTQ+ rights and transgender affirming care.
