Mental health continues to be at the forefront for a couple of local lawmakers. Senator Devin LeMahieu and Assemblyman Paul Tittl are working together to promote a bill, which is for mental health clubhouses. Painting Pathways is an example of such a clubhouse, which LeMahieu says is a fantastic program, with a “great community.”
LeMahieu explained what exactly the bill would do, saying “It provides $50,000 grants for each accredited clubhouse.” He also said that money can be used to help the clubhouses support their community with mental health programs.
The Senator also commented on the need for mental health programs like these clubhouses. He noted the well-documented shortage of mental health providers, which makes it difficult for people to get the help that they need and want.
This bill is one of four that were presented by Assemblyman Tittl, who has been championing for such a reform for the past couple of years.
