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Yahoo
16-05-2025
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Los Angeles Jewish Health Awarded $28 Million from California Department of Health Care Services
Major Investment Will Dramatically Expand Inpatient Mental Health Services for Seniors in Need LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As one of California's leading providers of coordinated senior health services, Los Angeles Jewish Health (LAJHealth) is proud to announce it has been awarded $28 million by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) as part of Proposition 1's Bond Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 1: Launch Ready initiative. The funding, announced by Governor Gavin Newsom, is part of an historic $3.3 billion investment in behavioral health infrastructure, supporting 124 projects statewide. At LAJHealth, this funding will support the expansion of inpatient behavioral health services for seniors, a critical step in addressing California's growing senior behavioral health crisis. This expansion comes at a time of intensifying need. California's senior population is projected to double by 2040, and with it, the number of older adults experiencing behavioral health challenges—particularly those who are low-income, medically complex, or socially isolated—is rising sharply. "California is facing a senior behavioral health crisis," said Dale Surowitz, President and CEO of Los Angeles Jewish Health. "This transformative investment allows us to act urgently and proactively by expanding access to high-quality, compassionate inpatient care for seniors in acute psychiatric distress. We are deeply grateful to Governor Newsom and DHCS for recognizing the urgency of this need and investing in a more sustainable, responsive future for our aging population." Governor Newsom underscored the importance of Proposition 1 in his remarks announcing the awards: "Californians demanded swift action to address our state's behavioral health crisis when they voted for Prop 1 in March 2024. Today, we're delivering our biggest win yet. Whether it's crisis stabilization, inpatient services, or long-term treatment, we're ensuring that individuals can access the right care at the right time." This funding is part of California's broader strategy to modernize the behavioral health system—increasing transparency, expanding access, and building the infrastructure necessary to provide a full continuum of care for individuals living with mental illness and substance use disorders. Through Proposition 1 and BHCIP, the state aims to create more than 6,800 new residential treatment beds and 26,700 outpatient treatment slots, addressing urgent gaps in care across every region of California. About Los Angeles Jewish Health Founded in 1912, Los Angeles Jewish Health (formerly Los Angeles Jewish Home) is the largest nonprofit, single-source provider of comprehensive senior healthcare services in the Los Angeles region. LAJHealth serves nearly 4,000 older adults annually through a continuum of community-based and residential programs, including skilled nursing, assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, senior behavioral health, geriatric psychiatry, hospice and palliative care, memory care, and the Brandman Centers for Senior Care (PACE). LAJHealth is home to more than 1,000 residents. Learn more at About BHCIP BHCIP is administered by DHCS and supports the development of new or expanded behavioral health facilities across the state. Through BHCIP, DHCS has competitively awarded grants to construct, acquire, and expand properties and invest in mobile crisis infrastructure for behavioral health. Proposition 1, passed in March 2024, increases funding opportunities to expand BHCIP to serve even more Californians with mental health and substance use disorders through infrastructure development. For information on Bond BHCIP Round 2: Unmet Needs, visit the BHCIP webpage. Media Contact: Scott Higdon(818) View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Los Angeles Jewish Health
Yahoo
15-05-2025
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‘Critical need': Contra Costa Health gets $98M in state funding for new facilities
(KRON) — Contra Costa Health announced on Wednesday that it has secured about $98 million in state funding to create three new facilities for mental health and recovery services. Elizabeth Holmes' boyfriend launches biotech company startup CCH says the funding comes from California's Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP), which is 'a multi-year state initiative to improve behavioral healthcare infrastructure paid through Proposition 1.' California Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) revealed the award distributions this week. CCH owns the property where the new facilities will be built. 'We have a critical need for these programs to better serve Contra Costa residents throughout the County and close to their home communities,' said Dr. Suzanne Tavano, Director of Behavioral Health Services for CCH, in a news release. 'The addition of these facilities will expand access to essential care to better support people who are in need of and would benefit from the mental health treatment services to be provided. This investment will make our county healthier, safer and more able to provide appropriate care for all our residents.' CCH confirmed the $98 million will support the following projects: Delta Recovery Center (Oakley): A campus to include a 16 bed-adult residential treatment center and a 16-bed mental health rehabilitation center. Los Medanos Recovery Center (Pittsburg): A hub including a sobering center, crisis triage center, withdrawal management program and outpatient behavioral healthcare services. Sherman Recovery Center (Pleasant Hill): A 16-bed adult residential treatment and transitional residential facility designed to support adults with behavioral health needs in a structured setting. More details about the below projects and their timelines are expected by early summer. Officials say that Prop 1 funding is expected to create more than 5,000 residential treatment beds statewide and increase outpatient capacity by 21,800 people. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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Newsom announces $3.3B in Prop 1 grants to expand behavioral health service
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced $3.3 billion in grant funding to expand access to behavioral health services across the state, launching the first wave of investments funded by Proposition 1, which voters approved in last year. The funding, administered through the California Department of Health Care Services, will support the creation of more than 5,000 residential treatment beds and over 21,800 outpatient treatment slots. The grants are part of the Proposition 1 Bond Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Round 1: Launch Ready awards. California sees 99.7% compliance in crackdown on intoxicating hemp products, Newsom says 'Californians demanded swift action to address our state's behavioral health crisis when they voted for Prop 1 in March 2024. Today, we're delivering our biggest win yet. These launch-ready projects will build and expand residential beds and treatment slots for those who need help. Whether it's crisis stabilization, inpatient services, or long-term treatment, we're ensuring that individuals can access the right care at the right time,' Newsom said in a statement. According to the state, California faces a shortage of more than 7,000 behavioral health beds. Newsom said Monday's awards are a step toward closing that gap and ensuring that residents have access to crisis stabilization, inpatient services, and long-term treatment when and where they need it. According to the governor's office, the awards issued during Round 1 will 'help to create a comprehensive behavioral health system.' The investment will support the state's long-term goal 'to reduce mental health crises, increase the availability of services, and support community-based solutions.' Newsom's office pushes back on report claiming 75% spike in California gas prices by 2026 A second round of BHCIP funding, known as Round 2: Unmet Needs, is expected to provide more than $800 million in competitive grants. A request for applications is expected to be released later this month. A list of Monday's awardees can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
