The California Department of Public Health, through the Public Health Institute’s Center for Wellness and Nutrition, has awarded $25 million to 28 community-based and tribal organizations as part of its Office of Health Equity’s Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative – Community Alliances for Local Impact (CYBHI CALI).
Youth-Centered Mental Health Initiatives
The 28 awarded organizations are designing youth-centered, culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health campaigns focused on reducing stigma and discrimination while promoting emotional and behavioral wellness. The campaigns are youth centered and co-created representing our five priority populations: African Americans/Black, Native Americans, Asians and Pacific Islanders, Latinos, and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning communities with special consideration for transitional-age youth, persons with disabilities, justice and foster care involved youth, and those living in rural areas. The full list of grantees can be found here: Community Alliances for Local Impact Award Announcement.
Explore the four essential areas that bring the CYBHI CALI campaign to life!
Stories & Spotlights
Hear directly from the communities driving change. Explore inspiring grantee highlights, youth-created materials, and the partnerships making a real impact across California.
Campaign Hub
Your go-to destination for tracking progress and accessing resources from the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative – Community Alliances for Local Impact.
Events
Explore upcoming and past events that drive our shared work—from in-person convenings and virtual learning labs to local, grantee-led gatherings.
Resources & Tools
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