California Behavioral Health Association

California Behavioral Health Association A statewide non-profit association that supports and promotes behavioral health agencies through legislative advocacy.

Since its inception in 1985, CBHA has endeavored to provide agency executives with the support, assistance and camaraderie that can help make a difference in the often-difficult task of running a nonprofit mental health agency. In 1999, CBHA was instrumental in the design and implementation of a pioneering, three-county program that served homeless people, parolees and probationers with serious me

ntal illness. Using aggressive outreach and a whatever-it-takes-approach to match services to client needs, these programs achieved significant clinical outcomes for those served and saved millions of dollars by reducing hospitalization and incarceration costs. The passage of Proposition 63, the Mental Health Services Act, in 2004 was CBHA's proudest moment.

Yesterday evening in Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health, our CEO, Dr. Le Ondra Clark Harvey, also testified on B...
05/05/2026

Yesterday evening in Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health, our CEO, Dr. Le Ondra Clark Harvey, also testified on Behavioral Health Proposals: 988 Call Center Oversight and Community-Based Mobile Crisis Response Services.

Dr. Clark Harvey provided a provider perspective on 988 call center capacity, workforce considerations, and the implications of 988 changes for the broader behavioral health crisis continuum. In the mobile crisis presentation, Dr. Clark Harvey was joined by Narges Zohoury Dillon and CBHA member, Pacific Clinics, to highlight the current threats to the state’s crisis system. She shared a community perspective on the optional mobile crisis benefit proposal, including community impact and geographic equity concerns.

Thank you, Chair Assemblymember Dawn Addis, for the opportunity to elevate these important conversations.

Yesterday evening in Assembly Budget Subcommittee 1 on Health, our CEO, Dr. Le Ondra Clark Harvey, Ph.D. on Through the ...
05/05/2026

Yesterday evening in Assembly Budget Subcommittee 1 on Health, our CEO, Dr. Le Ondra Clark Harvey, Ph.D. on Through the Lens of Anosognosia: H.R. 1 and the Future of Behavioral Health Services.

Dr. Clark Harvey highlighted how providers identify and support individuals living with anosognosia and other serious mental illnesses—sharing insights on barriers to accessing long-term care and critical gaps in our current system, ahead of issues expected with the implementation of H.R. 1.

Thank you, Chair Assemblymember Dawn Addis, for the opportunity to elevate this important conversation.

A powerful story from the CA Health Report highlights the urgent realities facing individuals living with serious mental...
05/01/2026

A powerful story from the CA Health Report highlights the urgent realities facing individuals living with serious mental illness and substance use disorders, many of whom remain unhoused and disconnected from care.

CBHA's CEO Dr. Clark Harvey was featured in the article, elevating the need for solutions that integrate housing with behavioral health services and meet people with care, dignity, and long-term support.📢

This moment calls for coordinated action, sustained investment, and policies that reflect the complexity of the crisis and the humanity of those impacted.👏

Read full release: https://bit.ly/48VtuZp

Yesterday’s decision by the Supreme Court of the United States is more than disappointing—it is dangerous. 🗣CBHA's CEO D...
04/30/2026

Yesterday’s decision by the Supreme Court of the United States is more than disappointing—it is dangerous. 🗣

CBHA's CEO Dr. Clark Harvey shares a deeply personal and urgent reflection on what this moment means for behavioral health providers, the communities we serve, and the ongoing fight for equity and justice.

This is not just policy—it is legacy. And we are not done. 📢

Read her full statement: https://conta.cc/3QV4RWi

Day 2 of continues to showcase the incredible leadership of members, who are presenting on topics shaping the future...
04/28/2026

Day 2 of continues to showcase the incredible leadership of members, who are presenting on topics shaping the future of behavioral health. 🗣

Thank you to all members leading sessions and elevating community-based perspectives. Your work is making an impact far beyond California.👏

04/28/2026

CBHA is thrilled to see our members showing up strong as exhibitors at NatCon26. Our members are showcasing their resources and services that are improving behavioral health outcomes in communities across California and beyond. 🧡

If you’re at NatCon, be sure to stop by their booths, connect with their teams, and learn more about the incredible work they’re doing to support individuals and families every day. 👏

We are proud to see so many CBHA members showing up strong at Day 1 of . They are leading sessions, sharing expertise, ...
04/27/2026

We are proud to see so many CBHA members showing up strong at Day 1 of . They are leading sessions, sharing expertise, and driving forward conversations that shape the future of behavioral health!

From innovative care models to policy insights and workforce solutions, our members are at the forefront of advancing community-based, equitable care across the country. 👏

Thank you to all who presented, participated, and represented California’s behavioral health community with leadership and impact. We can’t wait to see what the rest of the conference brings! 🧡

A powerful piece from Capitol Weekly highlights how mobile crisis response teams are transforming behavioral health care...
04/27/2026

A powerful piece from Capitol Weekly highlights how mobile crisis response teams are transforming behavioral health care as they meet people in moments of crisis with care, not criminalization.

CBHA is proud to recognize our member Sycamores a child and family services agency for their role in advancing these life-saving services. Their work on the ground demonstrates the impact of community-based, clinician-led responses that de-escalate crises and connect individuals to the support they need. 👏

As California continues to strengthen its crisis care continuum, investments in mobile response teams remain critical to ensuring timely, compassionate, and effective care. 🗣

Read more: https://bit.ly/4vVxv9Y

CBHA applauds Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui and her colleagues for reintroducing legislation to strengthen community-ba...
04/24/2026

CBHA applauds Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui and her colleagues for reintroducing legislation to strengthen community-based behavioral health care. 🗣

This effort reinforces the importance of investing in local, community-driven solutions that expand access to care, support providers, and ensure individuals receive timely, culturally responsive services where they live.

We thank Congresswoman Matsui and her partners for prioritizing behavioral health and advancing policies that recognize the critical role of community-based organizations in building a stronger, more equitable system of care. 👏

Read more: https://bit.ly/3R0Utwb

CBHA’s CEO, Dr. Clark Harvey, delivered powerful testimony before the Assembly Health Committee in strong support of , ...
04/22/2026

CBHA’s CEO, Dr. Clark Harvey, delivered powerful testimony before the Assembly Health Committee in strong support of , our sponsored bill to end harmful “fail-first” step therapy practices for behavioral health medications. 📢

🗣️“When we delay treatment, we don’t just inconvenience patients—we lose them.” - Dr. Clark Harvey

We extend our sincere thanks to the Committee Chair and members for their time, attention, and thoughtful consideration of this critical issue impacting millions of Californians. 👏

We are grateful to Assemblymember John Harabedian for standing up for Californians who cannot afford delays in treatment. 📢

Today, CBHA's CEO, Dr. Clark Harvey, testified before the Senate Privacy Committee in strong support of SB 903, a bill e...
04/21/2026

Today, CBHA's CEO, Dr. Clark Harvey, testified before the Senate Privacy Committee in strong support of SB 903, a bill establishing critical safeguards for artificial intelligence in behavioral health care.

As innovation expands, SB 903 ensures that patient safety, trust, and clinical integrity remain at the forefront.

🗨️ “Behavioral health care is fundamentally human, relational, and clinical—and AI, while useful, cannot replicate that.” - Dr. Clark Harvey

SB 903 sets clear boundaries to ensure AI is used responsibly support care, not replace it.

Thank you to the Committee Chair and members for your thoughtful attention to this issue, and to Senator Padilla for your leadership in advancing SB 903. 👏

CBHA remains committed to ensuring innovation in behavioral health is ethical, transparent, and centered on the needs of vulnerable Californians. 🗣️

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