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LA County Shifts Mental Health Funding | Venice Beach News
Los Angeles County is rolling out a major overhaul of mental health funding under the Behavioral Health Services Act, part of a statewide transformation fueled by Proposition 1. No new taxes, but existing funds now cover substance use disorder services and unlock $6.3 billion in bonds for treatment and housing. The Public Health Department now leads all behavioral health planning, integrating substance abuse prevention and streamlining care without disrupting current services. Funding is split into three key areas: housing/subsidies, intensive partnerships, and expanded early intervention and…
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