California Access Coalition

Today we celebrate 🌍 Earth Day (April 22) — A global reminder of our shared responsibility to protect the planet and support healthy environments for all communities.

Today we celebrate 💚 World Semicolon Day (April 16) — A day dedicated to mental health awareness and suicide prevention, symbolizing hope, resilience, and the power to continue one’s story.

CAC is proud to recognize April 11th-17th, as 🤰🏾 Black Maternal Health Week  — Elevating the urgent need to address racial disparities in maternal health and advance equitable care for Black mothers and families.

🩺 National Minority Health Month — Recognizes reducing health disparities & improving access to quality care for historically underserved communities. 🌈 Celebrate Diversity Month — Honoring the diversity of cultures, identities, and experiences that strengthen our communities.

It's April! CAC recognizes: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scottish‑American Heritage Month — Honoring their history, culture, & contributions across the United States. 🌙 National Arab American Heritage Month — Celebrating their heritage, achievements, & cultural impact on their communities.

🧑‍⚕️ National Counseling Awareness Month — Recognizing counselors for providing mental health support, guidance, & care across communities.😌 Stress Awareness Month — Promoting awareness of stress & the importance of mental well‑being, coping strategies, & community support.

Today we celebrate 🧑🏽‍🌾 Farmworkers' Day (March 31) — A day to recognize the essential contributions that sustain our food systems and communities, while recognizing the ongoing challenges farmworkers face, demanding conditions, and economic hardship.

Today we celebrate 🏳️‍⚧️ Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31) — A day to celebrate transgender people and raise awareness of the challenges the transgender community continues to face.

Today we celebrate 🧠 World Bipolar Day (March 30) — A day dedicated to raising awareness about bipolar disorder, reducing stigma, and promoting understanding and support for those affected.

CAC’s ED, Dr. Clark Harvey, joined UC Davis pediatric residents to discuss how physicians can shape public policy by elevating patient voices, driving systems-level change, and advancing policies that strengthen behavioral health for children, families, and communities.📢

California Health Report highlights rising demand for crisis response teams—even as budget cuts threaten these vital services. CAC ED Dr. Clark Harvey stresses the need for continued investment in care-centered crisis systems.📢 🔗Read the full release: bit.ly/4sgSWQl

Governor Newsom pushes to expand California’s CARE Court program. CAC's ED, Dr. Clark Harvey, emphasized the program’s impact depends on counties access to resources needed to support people with severe mental illness. kqed.org/news/12075065/…

CAC's ED, Dr. Clark Harvey, was recently featured in Mental Health Weekly discussing California’s ongoing efforts to strengthen behavioral health systems through initiatives like CARE Court, Homekey housing investments, and expanded treatment capacity.🗣️ onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mh…

We were thrilled to see CAC members at the California Behavioral Health Association 2026 Spring Policy Forum last week in Sacramento. We are grateful for our members and corporate partners for staying engaged in strengthening behavioral health across California!

Today we celebrate 👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏼 International Women’s Day (March 8) — A global day recognizing the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women while continuing the call for gender equality.

It’s March! CAC recognizes: 🌸 Women’s History Month — celebrating the achievements & leadership of women past & present. ⚖️ Gender Equality Month — advancing fairness & opportunity for all genders. 💼 National Social Work Month — honoring their support of families & communities.

California Life Sciences' 2nd Annual Rare Disease Day in Sacramento, featuring advocates, Rare Disease Caucus, & more. Our Legislative Coordinator, Jorge Cruz, met with key offices & connected with partners from CCCC and Neurocrine. Proud to stand with the rare disease community.

Amplifying Black excellence isn’t just a moment. It’s a movement. Our Executive Director reminds us why elevating Black voices is essential to building a more equitable and inclusive future. Honoring Black History Month today and every day. youtube.com/watch?v=Zv6kEW…

CAC is proud to recognize 🇺🇸 Presidents' Day — A day to reflect on leadership, public service, and the values that shape our nation.

CAC is proud to recognize February 2nd-9th, 2026, as 🎓 National School Counselor Week — To recognize and thank school counselors for their dedication to supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional well-being.