California Health and Human Services
What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1264, a first-in-the-nation law phasing out the most concerning ultra-processed foods from California schools LOS ANGELES – Building on California’s long-standing leadership to protect children’s health and set higher nutrition standards — from his signature on laws banning dangerous food dyes and chemicals to implementing …
Sacramento, CA – California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) Secretary Kim Johnson, along with Cal Hospital Compare, recognized hospitals across California today for their high performance in caring for patients with substance use disorder (SUD). 91 hospitals met performance standards in SUD care 33 hospitals have achieved the highest levels of performance for 2 …
CalHHS is hosting a webinar series focused on federal policy changes in health and human services and how California is responding. Vaccine Access & Guidance Heading into respiratory virus season, Californians deserve clear, science-based recommendations and access to immunizations to protect themselves from vaccine-preventable disease. Learn about the changes to state law to maintain insurance …
CalHHS Connect: How Federal Policy Changes are Impacting a Healthy California for All Read More »
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 health and well-being of all Californians. View an important presentation on how these changes will impact Californians. CalHHS leaders discuss how these changes will impact Californians: 0:00 Introduction …
Navigating Federal Cuts: A Presentation with CalHHS Read More »
What you need to know: On July 17, the LGBTQ support option on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will end thanks to the Trump administration – but California is stepping up and doubling down on life-saving support for young gay people in crisis. LOS ANGELES – Just weeks after the Trump administration announced that …
Following Trump cut to LGBTQ youth suicide hotline, California steps up to fill the gap Read More »
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 first national framework to deliver home and community-based services to older adults. In California, the OAA remains a cornerstone of support to help older adults age with health, independence, and …
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 reconciliation bill to gut critical programs: “These federal cuts are more than just language in a bill —they are direct and real threats to the health, stability, and dignity …
Statement from CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson on President Trump’s Budget Bill Read More »
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 LGBTQ callers. California continues to support this population. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today condemned the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate specialized suicide prevention support for LGBTQ youth callers through the 988 …
While Trump cuts suicide hotline for gay kids, California invests in their mental health Read More »
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 members. Recent reports have raised serious concerns about how federal agencies may be using Medicaid data, including the personal data of all 15 million Californians covered by Medi-Cal. We want …
Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom today slammed the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for reportedly providing Medicaid beneficiary information to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). According to the Associated Press, “President Donald Trump’s administration this week provided deportation officials with personal data — including the immigration status — on millions of …
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The Children Youth and Behavioral Health Initiative invites you to use and share its Mental Health Awareness Month toolkit which includes free resources like social posts, printable resources via Live Beyond, Take Space to Pause, Never a Bother campaigns and free mental health support digital apps. Find #onething to support …
Now Available: CYBHI Mental Health Awareness Month Digital Toolkit Read More »
SACRAMENTO – El Gobernador Gavin Newsom anunció el lanzamiento del Plan Principal para Servicios de Desarrollo: Una visión impulsada por la comunidad (Plan). El Plan hace recomendaciones para mejorar el sistema de servicios, incluyendo la reducción de barreras de acceso a los servicios en todo el estado para la creciente comunidad de personas con discapacidades …
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the release of the Master Plan for Developmental Services: A Community-Driven Vision (Plan). The Plan makes recommendations on improvements for the service system, including reducing barriers to service access statewide for the growing developmental disabilities community. The Plan reflects extensive and diverse input from the community, capturing what …
California releases Master Plan to better support people with developmental disabilities Read More »
It is with gratitude that we share the third annual California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) Legislative Action report, which will provide an overview of proposals that passed the Legislature and were presented to Governor Newsom during the 2023-24 legislative session. At the conclusion of the session, the Governor considered approximately 200 bills pertaining …
California Health & Human Services Legislative Action Report 2023-24 Read More »
New plan establishes five key goals for the state and strengthens accountability SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH) today unveiled its 2025-2027 Statewide Action Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness, a bold and data-driven roadmap to address one of the state’s most urgent crises. This three-year plan sets goals for …
California Launches Three-Year Action Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness Read More »