The California Health Care Foundation is an independent, nonprofit philanthropy that works to improve the health care system so that all Californians have the care they need.
CHCF publishes reports, articles, issue briefs, explainers, data snapshots, infographics, fact sheets, and other resources to help make meaningful change in California’s health care system.
The California Health Care Foundation is an independent, nonprofit philanthropy that works to improve the health care system so that all Californians have the care they need.
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Sobering centers provide a safe, short-term alternative to emergency departments and jails for people experiencing acute intoxication from alcohol or other drugs. This resource guide supports the development, implementation, and sustaining of sobering centers in California.
The landscape of sobering care in California has undergone substantial transformation in recent years. This report captures key lessons from the sobering centers that now serve 16 California counties.
People leaving jail or prison often experience multiple health and social needs all at once. This fact sheet draws on interviews with people leaving incarceration to better understand their needs.
Substance Use in California: Prevalence and Treatment uses the most recent data available to provide an overview of substance use and addiction in California. Topics include prevalence of substance use, emergency department visits, deaths, and treatment.
This fact sheet draws from a major research project and examines the experiences of Californians with behavioral health conditions. Participants shared the need for integrated care with fewer eligibility requirements and the importance of care managers with lived experience, especially.
Learn about the first-hand experiences of Californians with complex health and social needs as they seek care. Read the full report and its fact sheets from EVITARUS.
As they contend with a homeless population estimated around 75,000, LA County leaders embrace harm reduction, a range of more lenient strategies that can include helping people more safely use drugs.
States are using Medicaid to provide housing services for members experiencing homelessness, improving health outcomes and reducing costs through care management paired with housing assistance.
This fact sheet shows how lay counselors can bridge the mental health workforce gap by providing evidence-based support comparable to that offered by licensed therapists.
Although the health system cannot fix every part of the homelessness crisis, there are important roles it can play. CHCF envisions a future where different systems work together effectively so people are housed and healthy.