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.
WE LIVE: Talk the Talk, LIVE the Walk | Year 3 Annual Gathering
Join the LIVE Program for a powerful day of celebration, connection, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ mental wellness. This year, we’re bringing together community members, advocates, service providers, and allies from across California to strategize, connect, and mobilize for collective action.
Expect powerful storytelling, direct dialogue with behavioral health leaders, and an interactive advocacy #WERKshop with real tools for real change.
Lunch is provided. This event is free. Your voice matters — come make history with us.
Registration closes September 2nd, with 50 seats left!
Questions or need to update your registration? Contact: LIVE@mhac.org
2025 Legislative Scorecard
To identify California’s leading mental health champions in the state’s legislature, Mental Health America of California (MHAC) evaluated all state legislators using 2 key metrics: authored legislation and voting record on bills important to MHAC.
Using these metrics, the scorecard highlights MHAC’s top ranking mental health champions in both the Assembly and Senate.
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.
