To get there, we have to build a strong social movement that’s unafraid of politics, policy advocacy, and taking on special interests who put profits over people.

Invest in a much largest diverse, culturally competent workforce of professionals, paraprofessionals, and peers who are well-trained and well-compensated to provide care whenever and wherever it’s needed.

Fund crisis stabilization facilities and mobile crisis teams, not just 988 call centers to build out a full crisis continuum of care with qualified providers and staff. And speaking of that…

Ensure every school has enough school mental health providers, faculty and staff are trained and supported, and all insurance providers cover school-based or linked services.

2. Fully integrate mental health with the rest of health, especially primary care. Make resources available everywhere through community initiated care.

1. Hold insurance companies accountable so coverage=care. For starters, ban ghost networks, limit prior authorization, demand transparency re denial rates, require independent standards of care, and ban step therapy.