California Council Of Community Mental Health Agencies

Cbha holds several policy meetings for its members annually. These gatherings provide opportunities for learning about state and federal level policy issues, exchanging ideas and information and networking with colleagues. The convenings are designed to inform attendees and facilitate discussions about state and national level healthcare and behavioral health system changes being contemplated or in the pipeline. These convenings are an opportunity to hear from national and state thought leaders and to participate in discussions about the potential and/or known impacts on our members' operations and their clients as well as learn about service system changes and advise on future policy direction.

Public policy advocacy - work closely with our public policy committee and the membership, as well as state agencies, other advocacy groups, plus elected officials to identify policies and issues that need to be addressed and the actions needed to contribute to advancing state behavioral health services.