January 10, 2024 

Budget Proposal Protects Key Mental Health Priorities

Sacramento, CA – The County Behavioral Health Directors Association (CBHDA) released the following statement from Executive Director Michelle Doty Cabrera today:

“At a time when our behavioral health system is experiencing unprecedented demand on top of a deep workforce crisis, county behavioral health directors are pleased to see that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2024-25 budget proposal maintains baseline funding for essential behavioral health services.  Economic uncertainty will only increase demand for county behavioral health services, from crisis response to substance use interventions. 

“The coming years will bring major changes to our system of care and it’s imperative that state support for county behavioral health is commensurate with the responsibilities we carry out on its behalf. To that end, we would discourage any funding delays that might put that progress at risk. We look forward to working with the governor and Legislature throughout the budget process to ensure successful implementation of the significant transformation of our community behavioral health system.”

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The County Behavioral Health Directors Association of California (CBHDA) is a nonprofit advocacy association representing the behavioral health directors from each of California’s 58 counties, as well as two cities (Berkeley and Tri-City).