Welcome to the webpage dedicated to Assemblymember Dr. Corey A. Jackson's Mental Health Bill Package.
As announced recently, the bill package aims to improve mental health access for all Californians by providing essential funding and resources to communities in need; enhancing mental health services in schools, and across the state.
The bill package consists of three pieces of legislation, Assembly Bill 1451, Assembly Bill 1450, and Assembly Bill 657, each addressing a critical aspect of mental health care in California.
On this webpage, you will find information on all three bills, links to track the bills, support letters, and social media captions to share with friends and family.
Join Assemblymember Dr. Corey A. Jackson in promoting a culture of support and collaboration in addressing mental health needs for all Californians.
Mental Health Urgent Care Unit Funding (Assembly Bill 1451) will provide funding for counties to
increase mental health in-patient and out-patient mental health urgent care units in communities with high poverty levels, as well as funding for Community Based Organization community health worker programs. This bill will ensure consistency in patient medical record transfer and continuity, and medical service providers will be required to allow for Same-Day Billing for medical services provided.
Sample Social Media Post:
- Let's improve mental health access for all Californians with AB 1451! This bill provides funding for counties to increase mental health urgent care units in communities with high poverty levels. #MentalHealth #California
- No one should have to wait for essential mental health care. Support AB 1451, providing funding for mental health urgent care units in high poverty communities. #MentalHealth #SupportAB1451
Mental Health Services in Schools (Assembly Bill 1450) would require all schools to conduct universal Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) screenings and mental health assessments, as well as dyslexia screenings. Schools will also be required to have a full-time mental health clinician and case manager available to provide support and resources to students. This bill allows for any source of state funding to be used to achieve these goals, ensuring that every student has access to the resources they need to succeed academically and emotionally.
Sample Social Media Post:
- Let's prioritize mental health for our students with AB 1450! This bill requires all schools to conduct universal ACEs screenings, mental health assessments, and have a full-time mental health clinician and case manager available. #MentalHealth #Schools
- Mental health support in schools is critical for our students’ success. Join us in supporting AB 1450, providing necessary resources for mental health services in California schools. #MentalHealth #SupportAB1450
Candy Tax for Youth Mental Health Care Services (Assembly Bill 657) The Mental Health Services Funding Act proposes a tax on the distribution of all candy at $0.05 here in California. The definition of candy, as per the Act, is a preparation of sugar, honey, or other natural or artificial sweeteners in combination with chocolate, fruits, nuts, or other ingredients or flavorings in the form of bars, drops, or pieces. The revenues collected from this tax would be allocated to the Mental Health Services Fund, which supports various mental health programs and activities designated by the Children's Mental Health Services Act, including an interagency system of care for children with serious emotional and behavioral disturbances. The Act aims to further provide and contribute to the improvement of the state's mental health care system by creating a continuous funding stream, which can truly shift the paradigm of California’s mental health crisis.
Sample Social Media Post:
- Improve access to youth mental health care services with AB 675! This bill imposes a 5% tax on the distribution of all candy at $0.05 here in California, with the revenue directed toward funding inpatient and outpatient mental health care. #MentalHealth #YouthCare
- Our youth deserve access to essential mental health care services. Support AB 675, generating revenue through a targeted candy tax to improve youth mental health care in California. #MentalHealth #SupportAB675