Navigating Federal Cuts: A Presentation with CalHHS
Following the recent signing of the federal government’s “Big, Beautiful” bill into law that guts critical safety-net programs, California continues its mission to protect the
Following Trump cut to LGBTQ youth suicide hotline, California steps up to fill the gap
What you need to know: On July 17, the LGBTQ support option on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will end thanks to the Trump
Celebrating 60 Years of the Older Americans Act
Today marks 60 years since the Older Americans Act (OAA) was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 14,1965 — creating the
Statement from CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson on President Trump’s Budget Bill
Today, Kim Johnson, Secretary of the California Health & Human Services Agency (CalHHS), issued the following statement after Congressional Republicans passed Trump’s “Big, Beautiful” budget
While Trump cuts suicide hotline for gay kids, California invests in their mental health
What you need to know: The Trump administration announced today that is has directed the national suicide prevention hotline to stop offering specialized support to
Statement from the Department of Health Care Services on the federal use of Medi-Cal data and member privacy
June 13, 2025 SACRAMENTO — The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is firmly committed to protecting the privacy and well-being of all Medi-Cal
