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Access the latest mental health advocacy news from around the state and nation through the following links.

The Shaken Tree: Families Living with Mental Illness
Transitions - Mental Health Association, a non-profit out of San Luis Obispo, has recently released "The Shaken Tree," a documentary following the lives of individuals and families who have encountered mental illness.  To view a trailer of "The Shaken Tree," or to find out more information about Transitions - Mental Health Association, please visit their website.

May 2008

• PERM Contractors Flow Chart (May 12, 2008) (PDF 57 KB)
• PERM Handouts 101 (May 12, 2008) (PDF 346 KB)
• NACHBDD DC Update, April 11, 2008 (Posted: May 12, 2008) (PDF 120 KB)
• Mental Health Advocacy Day - May 15, 2008 at the State Capitol, West Steps, 10am - 5pm
• Information Flyer (PDF 79 KB)
• Registration Form and Agenda (PDF 28 KB)
• Strategies to Address Budget Crisis in Compliance with the MHSA: Key Issues for Counties (May 5, 2008) (PDF 113 KB)
• San Jose Mercury News Article, "Mental Health Help Hit by Budget Crunch" (Posted May 5, 2008)
• May 10, 2008. Innovative Approaches: Treatment for People With Developmental Disabilities & Psychiatric Disorders 7th Annual Conference (Posted: March 7, 2008) (PDF 172 KB)

April 2008

• May 2008/National Foster Care Month - California Capitol Kick-off
  (Posted: April 23, 2008) (PDF 94 KB)
• Department of Health & Human Services - An Open Letter to Health Care Providers (April 15, 2008) (PDF 32 KB)
• California Healthline Article - "California's Mental Health System May Be Headed for Crisis" (April 14, 2008) (PDF 94 KB)
• Governor's Letter to Congressional Delegation re: Medicaid Rules
  (April 8, 2008) (PDF 66 KB)
• "Medi-Cal Cuts Hollowing Out Care for the Poor" - Article from Redding.com (April 8, 2008)
• Emily Q Implementation Work Group Meeting Headlines (April 1, 2008)
  (PDF 14 KB)
• Letter from Jeff Stone (Riverside Co. Third District Supervisor) to Riverside County Board of Supervisors: Medi-Cal Funding for Mental Health Services (April 1, 2008) (PDF 50 KB)