CA Health & Human Services

Happy Pride Month, California! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ To our LGBTQ+ community, always take pride in who you are, and remember, help is available. Call, text or chat 988 at any time for crisis support. For non-crisis peer & family support, go to calhope.org. You are not alone.

Whether it’s going outside, moving your body, or taking a moment to pause, small acts of care can make a big difference. For CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson, running helps to clear her mind. What's yours? 👟🧠 Together, we can help create more good days. #BetterTogetherCA

The CARE Act is part of California’s broader effort to strengthen behavioral health—designed to work alongside existing services, not separate from them. CARE is helping systems work together more effectively & connecting people to support: www.chhs.ca.gov/care-act

"CARE isn’t hard, but it is involved.” A growing number of law enforcement professionals are choosing work focused on mental health & homelessness outreach—helping people through programs like the CARE Act get connected to support. 📲 www.chhs.ca.gov/care-act

Today, @governor.ca.gov highlighted California's efforts to transform behavioral health, including investments in youth mental health like the free Soluna app from @dhcs.bsky.social for teens & young adults. #MentalHealthForAll

Today, we celebrate all moms & maternal figures who nurture & guide us toward happy, healthier lives. Moms, remember that taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of the family—self-care matters! Find support at calhope.org. 💐💕

Leveraging the bulk purchasing power of the state, California is launching a first-in-the-nation program this summer to provide 400 free diapers to every newborn delivered in a participating CA hospital.

Dr. Sohil Sud, Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Director, shares a message of togetherness this Children's Mental Health Awareness Week. Thank you to our partners! We are better together, California! 📲 cybhi.chhs.ca.gov #BetterTogetherCA #MentalHealthMonth

Across the Golden State, dedicated public servants are working every day to support the health, well-being & dignity of Californians. This Public Service Recognition Week, we thank the 37,000+ CalHHS public servants whose commitment helps build a Healthy #CaliforniaForAll. #PSRW

Have you seen recent headlines or claims that California doesn’t take hospice fraud seriously? That's just not true. ❌ California has revoked hundreds of hospice licenses, stopped fraudulent billing schemes & is working with law enforcement to hold bad actors accountable. ✅

Today, we celebrate nurses across the nation—especially those in California—who play a vital role in supporting our health & well-being. Thank you for all that you do! 🩺 #NationalNursesDay

The CARE Act is helping create a new path—connecting people to care through trust, teamwork & real support. Across California, this approach is already helping people with severe mental illness move toward stability. Learn more about CARE at www.chhs.ca.gov/care-act.

Heard false or misleading claims about fraud in California lately? 🤔 CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson sets the record straight. California is committed to administering programs across health & human services with: ✅ Accountability ✅ Effectiveness ✅ Integrity

Families often don’t expect to see a full team show up for their loved one with severe mental illness. Through coordinated treatment, the CARE Act surrounds people with the support—helping them move toward stability & independence. 📲 www.chhs.ca.gov/care-act

The CARE Act focuses on the whole person—not just a diagnosis. By understanding who someone is, what they care about and what they want for their life, CARE teams help rebuild connection, dignity & independence. Learn more about CARE at www.chhs.ca.gov/care-act.

The CARE Act is built on the idea that people with severe mental illness are more likely to succeed when they feel supported, not punished. This approach is changing how systems respond—shifting from consequences to connection. Learn more about CARE at www.chhs.ca.gov/care-act.

This #EarthDay, get outdoors and embrace the healing power nature has on our mental & physical health. 🧠💪 Going outside for a walk, to garden or simply soak in the sun can help reduce stress, calm our minds & boost our mood. 🚶🏽🌱☀️

From homelessness and addiction to scholarships and growth – Sarah’s experience with Janus Santa Cruz’ Residential Perinatal Treatment program has made a world of difference. Now, she has the tools and ongoing support needed to help her daughter thrive: youtu.be/q9ZWVVbcODQ

Veronica has experienced the grip of addiction, and she is proof that it can be overcome. Now, she’s leveraging her experience to encourage others & help them heal. Learn how the #CYBHI helped Janus Santa Cruz expand this life-changing program: youtu.be/q9ZWVVbcODQ

Dr. Diana Ramos @casurgeongeneral.bsky.social reminds us that healing from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) includes taking part in activities that are enjoyable for the whole family! 📲 Learn more about strategies to buffer the impact of ACEs at LiveBeyondCA.org.

Success can look different for everyone. Through the CARE Act, progress for people with severe mental illness can mean more time in recovery, more stability & less crises. These are small steps towards real change. Learn more about CARE at www.chhs.ca.gov/care-act.

Consistency builds trust. CARE teams stay engaged through ongoing outreach—helping people with severe mental illness in California feel supported and take steps toward stability. Learn more about the CARE Act at www.chhs.ca.gov/care-act.

CARE teams see progress up close—supporting Californians with severe mental illness as they reconnect to care, housing, school and work. It’s about showing up and staying engaged for the journey. Learn more about the CARE Act at www.chhs.ca.gov/care-act.

Connection and authenticity matter. Through First 5 Mendocino’s Triple P Program, Tracy found support. Now, she is spreading that support to her community. Learn more about how the CYBHI is supporting caregivers and beyond at cybhi.chhs.ca.gov/impact.

From cycles of homelessness and instability to thriving—the CARE Act helps people reconnect with housing, support and community. Coordinated care is making long-term recovery possible across California. Learn more about CARE Act at www.chhs.ca.gov/care-act.

New mom and mental health advocate, Mariah, uses FREE digital tools like BrightLife Kids + Soluna to support both her and her daughter’s mental health. Learn more about these resources & discover other helpful tools today: cybhi.chhs.ca.gov/resource-external #CYBHI

For many people, court can feel intimidating. CARE courts are designed to be different—creating a more welcoming space where people feel comfortable showing up and sharing their progress. That trust is a powerful step toward stability. Learn more at www.chhs.ca.gov/care-act.

Mental illness doesn’t take away someone’s ability to know what’s best for them. The CARE Act supports people to stay engaged with treatment, set goals & move toward stability. Learn more about CARE: www.chhs.ca.gov/care-act