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Happy Black History Month! California Access Coalition proudly celebrates the achievements and contributions of African Americans who have shaped our nation’s history. Inspiring future generations, breaking barriers and paving the way for progress. ✊🏾 #BlackHistoryMonth

I am proud to announce my introduction of AB 641! This bill would create a public awareness program to address the stigma surrounding drug-induced movement disorders caused by antipsychotic medications — conditions that can be pervasive, debilitating, and irreversible.

Dr. Clark Harvey, Executive Director of the California Access Coalition, delivered a powerful and insightful testimony at the Senate Budget Informational Hearing on CalRx and Lowering Healthcare Costs. She did an amazing job highlighting the need for prescription rebate reform.

📢 Today, Dr. Le Ondra Clark Harvey, Executive Director of CAC, testified before the Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review, shedding light on the struggles of consumer protections in CA’s commercial health insurance market—especially for behavioral health clients.

I appreciate California Access Coalition for their partnership in this legislation!

Joined invested stakeholders at the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Hearing this morning. Reform for our healthcare system is overdue. California Behavioral Health Association and California Access Coalition was proud to be a part of the discussion led by Chair Scott Wiener.

🚨 Breaking News!🚨 We’re excited to share that #AB641, introduced by Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez, will establish a Drug-Induced Movement Disorders Awareness Program to educate and guide healthcare providers and the public. Stay tuned for updates! #MovementDisordersAwareness

Yesterday, we proudly kicked off our inaugural Leadership and Wellness Academy, a transformative space dedicated to healing, growth, and advocacy. With the support of the Department of Health Care Services and administration by Sierra Health Fdn , this initiative empowers leaders to prioritize mental

Yesterday, we and California Behavioral Health Association launched the inaugural Leadership & Wellness Academy—a space for healing, growth, and advocacy! Grateful to Kelechi Ubozoh for her powerful storytelling on mental health. Huge thanks to Department of Health Care Services & Sierra Health Fdn for their support!💙

🌟 Honoring Women’s History Month 🌟 We recognize the achievements, resilience, and contributions of women throughout history, culture, and society. Thank you to the incredible women within CAC—our members and board members—whose dedication and leadership make a lasting impact.

Thank you, CalMatters, for highlighting key legislation, including #AB384 (Assemblymember Damon Connolly), proudly sponsored by CAC, California State Association of Psychiatrists and California Behavioral Health Association. Your coverage helps drive important conversations forward. #CALeg #PolicyMatters✊🏼 Read their article: bit.ly/4kYEFF5

Today, CBHA's CEO, Dr. Le Ondra Clark Harvey, Ph.D. (Dr. LCH) delivered a powerful testimony in support of AB 384 (Connolly)– the Mental Health Protection Act. This bill is proudly co-sponsored by California Behavioral Health Association, California State Association of Psychiatrists, and California Access Coalition. 👏

Yesterday, our Legislative Coordinator, Jorge Cruz, shared a #MeToo in support of AB 539 (Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo), which would make certain prior authorizations a crime—cutting delays and boosting patient access to care. 💪🏽💊 #PriorAuthReform #AdvocacyInAction

This week, our Legislative Coordinator Jorge Cruz expressed support for AB 512 (John Harabedian) — sets prior authorization decisions: 48 hours for standard requests & 24 hours for urgent ones. Let's make healthcare more efficient and accessible! 🩺📣 #PriorAuth #LegislativeAction

CAC ED & CBHA staff attended #FromPainToPowerAdvocacyDay at the Capitol in support of #SB626 (Smallwood-Cuevas) to stand in solidarity of #PerinatalMentalHealth for parents & families! Shout out to our Corporate Partner Sage Therapeutics for their sponsorship!

Today in Senate Health Committee, our Legislative Coordinator Jorge Cruz stood up for moms and families across California by supporting #SB626 (Smallwood-Cuevas) ensures better screening, treatment, & accountability in perinatal mental health care. #MaternalMentalHealth

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! It's time to refocus on self-care. Download National Council for Mental Wellbeing Mindful Moments Checklist and share it to spread the message: mental health matters. #MindfulMoments Mindful Moments Checklist: bit.ly/4jYQfhV🧘🏽‍♀️