The California Council of Community Behavioral Health Agencies (CBHA), representing over 75 behavioral health organizations across the state, led a successful advocacy campaign to extend the Workforce, Education and Training (WET) funding for 2018-19. Last Friday, the Budget Conference Committee voted to approve the extension of the WET funding and appropriate $10 million of MHSA Administrative funds for: loan repayment, stipends, residency slots, and recruitment and retention efforts for professionals working in the public mental health system.
We extend our thanks to Assemblymember Kansen Chu who
championed the effort
and garnered the support of fellow Assemblymenbers: Anna Caballero, Chris Holden, Ash Kalra, Evan Low, Freddie Rodriguez and Marc Steinorth.
Le Ondra Clark Harvey, Ph.D.
Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs
California Council of Community Behavioral Health Agencies (CBHA)
