California Access Coalition

11/21/2025

CAC is thrilled to be participating at this year’s Women in Government Leadership Summit in beautiful La Jolla, CA.

CAC’s Executive Director, Dr. Le Ondra Clark Harvey, shared her expertise on the Mental Health Epidemic panel and spoke on some of the state legislative solutions that can improve access to care. 📢

We are proud to be in an environment where we can recognize existing barriers and discover legislative pathways to improve our behavioral health systems!

We are grateful for our partners and colleagues who commit themselves to improving access to behavioral health care!

11/13/2025

Thank you, Scott Wiener, for championing SB 41! PBMs will now receive long-overdue reform, paving the way for affordable medications for all Californians and allowing rural pharmacies to continue serving their communities.

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For years, pharmacy benefit managers – prescription drug middlemen often referred to by the shorthand term PBMs – have gone virtually unregulated in California. With Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature on October 11th of a PBM regulation bill (SB 41) authored by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), ...

10/20/2025

CAC is proud of our Executive Director, Dr. Le Ondra Clark Harvey, for representing California at the 2025 Mental Health America Conference in Washington, D.C.! 🌍💙

She was invited to join an incredible panel “Open Access to Mental Health Medication: Impact to State Medicaid Budgets” to discuss the future of medication access and equity in behavioral health with Rep. Mike Schlossberg and Delegate Heather Bagnall.

Together, we’re working toward a future where everyone has access to the care they deserve.

09/22/2025

The California Access Coalition acknowledges , honoring the strength of individuals in recovery and the importance of supportive environments for long term well-being. We remain committed to advocating for policies that expand access to behavioral health services now and into the future. 👏💙

09/19/2025

This September, the California Access Coalition proudly observes Month. We remain committed to reducing stigma, expanding access to mental health support, and fostering hope and resilience in our communities. Together, we can strengthen pathways to care and ensure everyone has the support they need to thrive. 💛

09/18/2025

The California Access Coalition proudly celebrates , honoring the history, culture, and lasting contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. This month is a powerful reminder of the importance of culturally responsive behavioral health care. CAC remains committed to advocating for inclusive, accessible care that reflects the diversity and traditions present in our state. 💙

09/17/2025

California has the chance to lead the nation in PBM reform, building a future of price transparency and accountability. Your support can change the lives of countless patients who rely on affordable medications. Governor Newsom, please sign . 👏