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 findings and lessons learned from the CYBHI Community Alliances for Local Impact initiative. Read the Final Report
Final Report
Community Alliances for Local Impact
Lessons from youth-centered behavioral health campaigns across California
Explore findings and lessons learned from 28 community-based and Tribal organizations that worked with youth and communities to reduce stigma, strengthen behavioral health literacy, and promote emotional and behavioral wellness.
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
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