Kaiser Permanente supports the ballot measure to expand and improve mental health care and addiction services statewide.
The need for mental health and addiction services has never been greater.
That’s why Kaiser Permanente supports Proposition 1, a measure on California’s March ballot.
Proposition 1 would invest billions of dollars to expand and strengthen the state’s mental health system.
It also would modernize and transform the state’s health care system by:
“We believe physical, social, and mental health are essential to a person’s total health. That's why Kaiser Permanente has made huge investments in behavioral health,” said Greg A. Adams, Kaiser Permanente chair and chief executive officer. “Proposition 1 presents a big opportunity for Californians. We can vote to take bold and necessary steps to make progress toward ensuring our state is a place where every Californian who needs care can get it.”
Proposition 1 would expand mental health and addiction services for tens of thousands of Californians each year.
It also would:
California voters have begun receiving ballots in the mail and have until March 5 to cast their votes.
Primary care teams can make a big difference in their patients’ lives, …
A lifelong educator seeks behavioral health care to manage repetitive worries, …
After a long period of loneliness and isolation, Roberta Maguire gets the …
A Ventura County community-based nonprofit provides counselors to help …
Young people face growing pressures from social media, school, and other …
Connecting through a shared heritage gives one therapist a unique perspective …
In honor of National Voter Registration Day, we encourage everyone who …
Policy changes are crucial for better opioid addiction treatment.
These guidelines ensure we use artificial intelligence tools that are safe …
Shannon Parkin survived 7 suicide attempts. She shares her story of hope …
Our partnership with ONEgeneration aims to prevent homelessness and improve …
Warren Village expands its efforts to transform Denver’s affordable housing …
Advanced medical science improves patient outcomes. We urge lawmakers to …
Our investment in the Watts neighborhood of California, in partnership …
The Kaiser Permanente Colorado Health Action Summit gathered nonprofits, …
A Kaiser Permanente doctor shares key details. By learning more about autism, …
Funding from Kaiser Permanente in Washington helps to promote mental health, …
Behavioral health consultants can provide a better understanding of often …
Feeling emotional or overwhelmed after a new baby’s arrival? You’re not …
Prescription drugs are unaffordable for millions of people. With the right …
After a lifetime of feeling isolated, Moth Wygal finds connection thanks …
Naomi Girma, a sports ambassador for Kaiser Permanente, is passionate about …
Health care leaders and policymakers should each play their part to help …
One in 5 people experience depression, anxiety, or other mental health …
With the right policies and partnerships, artificial intelligence can lead …
Gabriel Abarca had no hope for his future. Then the team at Kaiser Permanente …
The Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center started as a …
You have only one heart. ‘Prescribe’ yourself a few changes to help protect …
Kaiser Permanente opens medical offices and a new home for the Watts Counselin …
CityHealth’s 2023 Annual Policy Assessment awards cities for their policies …
Supporting behavioral and mental health in communities where needs are …
Grateful for compassionate and successful Hodgkin lymphoma treatment at …
Better public policies can help address the challenges. We encourage policymak …
There aren’t enough mental health professionals in the U.S. to meet the …
Researchers and organizations are exploring inventive ways to reduce gun …
The health care industry is responsible for 8% to 10% of harmful emissions …
We offer housing-related legal help to prevent evictions and remove barriers …
Pavan Somusetty, MD, explains how people who need support and guidance …
Kaiser Permanente is working to address drug shortages and support policies …
Six steps help you prep for winter trips.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist shares tips on supporting your child …
Innovative medical-legal partnerships keep families in stable housing to …
Season 3 of “The Way Home” documentary series, created with support from …
Kaiser Permanente’s partnership with Fontana Unified School District brings …
The next phase for the Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research …
Use biofeedback to help manage stress.
Former Major League Baseball player Drew Robinson shares his story of hope …
San Diego Wave Fútbol Club star defender Naomi Girma, Kaiser Permanente …
Our clinicians help patients get the care they need to move forward with …
Organizations that provide public mental health crisis services must work …
Risk factors are not always associated with addiction or substance abuse.
Kaiser Permanente increases access to mental health services in Southern …
Expanding access to high-quality mental health services
Supporting housing to improve health
These tips from Don Mordecai, MD, Kaiser Permanente’s national mental health …
Learn how lifestyle medicine is part of cancer care at Kaiser Permanente.
The Kaiser Permanente and 211 LA partnership makes strides in improving …
Many people with cancer experience depression and anxiety. Mental health …
Our approaches ensure effectiveness and safety, and drive cost savings. …
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center’s Bridge Program has become …
Unique challenges and societal pressures can impact men’s emotional well-being …
Kaiser Permanente and the San Diego Wave Fútbol Club host a second Wave …
Kaiser Permanente is here to help with care and valuable tools to support …
Take time to adjust to a new baby and lifestyle changes — and reach out …
Shared experience helps young people in Oregon build confidence for their …
Creating a healthy relationship with social media can help safeguard the …
A Kaiser Permanente member shares his personal journey of navigating bipolar …
Changing my career and becoming a therapist revealed ways our country can …
The annual Seattle King County Clinic brings health care to low-income …
Susan Sandhu struggled to find meaning in her life after an injury forced …
Grant funds will combat housing inaccessibility and improve health care …
Trauma-informed outreach efforts in Orange County are being recognized …
Expanded access to high-quality, affordable mental health care supports …
Kaiser Permanente is working with community partners to reduce financial …
Child psychiatrist defines anxiety, its symptoms, how to address it, and …
Kaiser Permanente recognizes that safe, affordable housing is crucial to …
Kaiser Permanente takes steps to preserve affordable housing and sees successe …
With the COVID-19 public health emergency ending, states, community organizati …
With medical-legal partnerships, we’re helping prevent evictions.
A Kaiser Permanente program connects patients experiencing homelessness …
Kaiser Permanente’s partnership with Special Olympics Southern California …
Treatment for bipolar disorder and opiate addiction helps a Kaiser Permanente …
Southern California psychiatrist offers practical advice for parents to …
Kaiser Permanente in Southern California partners with San Diego Wave Fútbol …
Kaiser Permanente provides members with convenient ways to improve their …
For America to build — and keep — a health care workforce big enough to …
A sleep expert shares 4 practical tips for coping with the time shift and …
Project Nurture in Portland, Oregon, provides treatment and a path forward …
Expert shares 5 valuable tips for parents and guardians to help children …
Kaiser Permanente supports total health in our communities in partnership …
Valerie Dionne wins our 2023 George Halvorson Community Health Leadership …
Kaiser Permanente supports 3 Hawaii-based nonprofits.
Kaiser Permanente invests $3.3 million to build healthy social connections …
A Kaiser Permanente psychiatrist shares advice for coping when stress won't …
Making key pandemic-era telehealth policies permanent and ensuring more …
Kaiser Permanente funds innovative projects on Oahu.
Kaiser Permanente funds 2 grants for Hawaii-based nonprofits.
To meaningfully improve health equity, we must shift our focus to outcomes …
Kaiser Permanente research finds that patient intervention is linked to …
Voters passed Proposition 31, allowing the law banning these addictive …