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Behavioral Health Services Act Three-Year Plan & Youth Funding

Summary

The county adopted its $1.6 billion mental health and substance use plan under Proposition 1, but child advocates argued that youth services are underfunded compared to other large counties.

At a glance

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Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Allocates approximately $1.6 billion in behavioral health and substance use funding for fiscal years 2026-2029.

✅Who benefits

County residents seeking mental health care, substance use treatment, and housing support services.

⚠️Who could be affected

Children and youth advocates who claim prevention and early intervention funding was reduced.

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