The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - Certain services cost more per unit than others depending on the comprehensiveness of the service and the way it is delivered. For example, some services must be provided by licensed professionals and therefore have higher rates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of the Governor’s Major Behavioral Health Proposals

Mar 3, 2022 - Counties likely would face challenges in the timely acquisition and placement of relatively large numbers of these units. Consequently, whether this approach would be significantly faster than using existing infrastructure or funding the acquisition or construction of new units is unclear.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4569

Mental Health Services Act: Proposed Bond to Fund Behavioral Health Facilities and Veterans Housing

Aug 17, 2023 - NPLH has supported 247 projects and 7,852 housing units are anticipated. As of August 2022, 119 projects are under construction, 30 projects have been completed, and 498 units have units have been completed and are occupied.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4790

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Health

Oct 16, 2025 - The spending plan includes reductions to staffing for isolation units to align with utilization, resulting in General Fund savings of $22  million in 2025-26 and ongoing. The spending plan also reduces General Fund support for the Los Angeles County community-based restoration and diversion contract by $12  million in 2025-26 and ongoing to reflect current enrollment rates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5075

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - A recent scientific  study  by United States Geological Survey researchers predicted that under scenarios of three feet to six feet of sea‑level rise, up to two‑thirds of Southern California beaches may become completely eroded by 2100.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

Building California’s Behavioral Health Infrastructure: Progress Update and Opportunities for the Proposition 1 Bond

Feb 5, 2025 - Crisis Stabilization Units. These facilities provide nonhospital ‑level care that offers consistent monitoring and support for up to 23 hours to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Residential Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4954

The 2022-23 Budget: Public Health Foundational Support

Feb 16, 2022 - Forms Dedicated Recovery Unit. This unit would help coordinate health ‑related recovery efforts following emergencies and establish community recovery guidance. Expands State Lab Support. CDPH ’s lab ‑related activities include operating the state ’s public health lab and licensing clinical labs and personnel.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4544

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Health

Apr 5, 2022 - For example, low ‑income households have less money to purchase and operate air conditioning units during extreme heat events, air filters to moderate wildfire smoke, or back ‑up electricity generators to provide electricity during PSPS events.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4580

Mental Health Services Act: Impact of Governor's Proposal on Funding for Children and Youth

Aug 10, 2023 - (A “dyad ” refers to a family unit of a child and their parent/caregiver.). The CYBHI also includes policy changes that are intended to expand access to children and youth behavioral health services on an ongoing basis.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4786

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Health

Oct 24, 2022 - The waiver increases the number of slots available, expands the community transition services, adds pediatric day health centers licensed to operate a transitional health care needs optional services unit, increases the rate paid to personal care agencies, and adds assistive technology and paramedical services as se rvices.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4642