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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California’s new Behavioral Health Services Act changes how counties allocate mental health funding. These publications highlight the key differences from the previous Mental Health Services Act.
This fact sheet explains how Clubhouses are an evidence-based model of community care designed to support the recovery of people living with serious mental illness.
Assisted living facilities are an underutilized yet powerful housing option for Californians with behavioral health needs — this explainer outlines how Medi-Cal and county safety net programs can expand access, improve referral pathways, and help more people thrive in community-based…
More than 90 CalAIM implementers shared insights on promising practices and recommendations to strengthen California’s Medi-Cal transformation initiative. This brief summarizes their experiences and recommendations.
California has made significant strides in clinical health information exchange, but behavioral health, public health, and social services have mostly been left behind, contributing to fragmented care for people with complex needs. This report identifies actionable recommendations to help California…
•Behavioral Health, Health Workforce, Technology and Innovation
The California Street Medicine Collaborative is the statewide voice for street medicine. It brings together more than 80 street-medicine programs, more than 1000 members, and more than 275 organizations to strengthen the field statewide. Hosted by USC Street Medicine, the…
Behavioral health systems often track what’s easy to measure, not what matters most to people with serious mental illness. Aligning metrics with real priorities has the power to transform care.
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.