California collects a special tax on high incomes to fund mental health services. Governor Gavin Newsom wants to change how the money is spent so a share of it can be used to fund housing for homeless people with mental illnesses.

A CHCF Health Equity Fellow traces her path from a community of farmworkers in East Salinas.

What health care providers can learn if they listen closely to people experiencing homelessness.

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s big new experiment to push people with mental illness off the streets and into treatment starts this fall. Counties responsible for the rollout say it may end up being more modest than advertised.

With the rise of generative AI, people who once turned to “Dr. Google” to check on medical symptoms are now turning to chatbots. Researchers say the bots are often more accurate, but they urge caution in the absence of any regulations.

A conversation with CHCF Senior Program Investment Officer Vanessa Villaverde about opening closed doors in investment networks.

With the new class at Charles R. Drew University in South Los Angeles, educators aim to build a workforce that looks like California.

The governor wants to dedicate more resources to housing and treatment for Californians experiencing homelessness and to those with serious behavioral health conditions.

Teens can scroll through BeMe educational content about mental health presented in the form of videos, photos, and text.

Trusted navigators help caregivers obtain holistic care and support for seniors with serious illnesses.

Motivo, a CHCF investee, aims to increase the therapist workforce in California by connecting pre-licensed providers to virtual supervisors.

A woman who grew up speaking Spanish in Los Angeles shares the experiences that brought her to her current role as a CHCF health equity fellow.

Massive health system addresses food security, employment, housing, violence, immigration status, legal problems, and financial needs.

Recognizing that the dentist’s office is an underused gateway to mental health treatment, dozens of community health centers in such places as California, Idaho, and Virginia are incorporating depression screenings into their dental practices.

Katie Heidorn, CHCF’s director of state health policy, talks about major public investments set for the next fiscal year.