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Mental health support centers are reeling from California budget cuts, with layoffs expected

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CalMatters Phone lines that provide mental health support to tens of thousands of Californians say they are on the verge of shutting down or dramatically scaling back as a result of cuts in the state’s new budget. Representatives from the support lines, which are distinct from hotlines that serve people in crisis, say they help thousands of Californians with mental health needs each month. And with more people than ever calling or texting for he…

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Children with mental health problems wait an average of six months for psychological help. Non-profit organizations help them get through the most difficult period by providing crisis lines and educational courses for schools so that teachers can also partially help. However, this year the Ministry of Education refused to give some of them a subsidy that would cover most of the costs of operation and activities.

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Mental health support centers are reeling from California budget cuts, with layoffs expected

California mental health support lines say they're getting more calls than ever. Several are scaling back services and laying off staff because of budget cuts.

·Sacramento, United States
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Cal Matters broke the news in Sacramento, United States on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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