New Elk Grove Exhibit Tells Tales Of Mental Battles
October 6, 2017 | Sammy Caiola
Stories of addiction, trauma and depression served as the inspiration for 28 new art pieces.
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Housing Homeless, Mentally Ill Initiative Receives Bipartisan Support
June 27, 2016
Government officials want to use funding for mental health to build housing for homeless.
California Nears $2 Billion Plan To House Its Homeless
June 20, 2016
(AP) — California lawmakers are putting the finishing touches on a plan to provide up to $2 billion to help cities build permanent shelters to get mentally ill people off the street.
Alternative Court Offers Therapy (And Cupcakes) To Mentally Ill Probationers
April 28, 2016 | Bob Moffitt
Once a week, a Sacramento courtroom is full of laughter and cupcakes. It is an alternative court for people who have been diagnosed with a mental illness that contributed to their crimes.
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Student Suicide Awareness Exhibit At Sac State
October 5, 2015 | Ed Joyce
A unique exhibit of backpacks at Sacramento State Monday is intended to bring awareness to the issue of college student suicide.
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Poll: Californians Believe Mental Health Treatment Works
September 17, 2014 | Katie Orr
A new survey shows Californians support treating mental illness, but aren’t likely to seek treatment for themselves.
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California Senate Passes Gun Restraining Order Bill
August 27, 2014 | Max Pringle
A California bill that would allow family members to ask a court to confiscate the guns of someone who could be dangerous has passed the state Senate.
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