Justice-behavioral health collaborative grant
Calaveras County
Summary
The Board declared May Mental Health Awareness Month while residents described how county programs — the Wellness Center, peer support, transportation, and NAMI — helped a family member recover from schizophrenia, homelessness, and addiction. Youth mental health strain and rural access barriers were highlighted.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
PATH funds must be obligated by end of 2026 or returned to the state; the lease includes ADA improvement costs.
Residents facing mental health challenges and their families, especially youth and rural households.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — September 22, 2026
The county will apply for up to $3 million in federal funding to connect behavioral health with the justice system, aiming to catch mental health crises early and keep people out of criminal proceedings.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — May 26, 2026
Opioid settlement and PATH funds — which must be spent by year's end or returned — will go toward leasing (with an option to buy) space for expanded behavioral health and substance use services, including youth prevention and overdose prevention programs.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — May 12, 2026
The Board declared May Mental Health Awareness Month while residents described how county programs — the Wellness Center, peer support, transportation, and NAMI — helped a family member recover from schizophrenia, homelessness, and addiction. Youth mental health strain and rural access barriers were highlighted.
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