We respectfully urge Governor Newsom to sign AB 1032 to ensure that the behavioral health services needed to heal and rebuild are immediately available to families. 👏📢

In addition, during the Senate Edu Committee, he provided strong support of SB 531 (Rubio) which seeks to expand mental health education access to all California students, regardless of their grade level or enrollment in a pre-existing health course. 📢

Learn more about the bill: bit.ly/42KOTQM

Thank you to Committee Chair, Assemblymember Mia Bonta, and Committee members for your leadership and attention to this critical issue. 🙏

Wildfires leave more than physical destruction—they leave lasting emotional trauma. Research shows mental health needs spike for months and even years after destructive events like wildfires. AB 1032 is a compassionate, focused solution that ensures BH support is part of emergency response.💪

"Mental health should not be secondary to physical safety. Survivors deserve easy access, not delayed care, during these moments of vulnerability.” - Dr. Clark Harvey 📢