About the Subcommittee
The Commission’s Prevention and Early Intervention Subcommittee was formed in 2019 in response to the legislative directive provided in Senate Bill 1004 (Wiener). The Subcommittee, comprised of Commission Chair Mara Madrigal-Weiss and Vice Chair Mayra Alvarez, is charged with advancing prevention and early intervention for all Californians. Prevention and early intervention activities, including those funded by the Prevention and Early Intervention Component of the Mental Health Services Act, strive to reduce the negative outcomes that result from unmet mental health needs by providing services before or as soon as needs begin to outpace supports. By reviewing best practices and engaging a diverse range of community members and other experts, the subcommittee directs the Commission’s prevention and early intervention project. Project activities, including review of research literature, conversation with subject-matter experts and individuals with lived experience, and public-input events, began in late 2019 and continued through the COVID-19 pandemic after a virtual pivot. This project will result in a final report in mid-2022 outlining a strategic vision and actionable next steps for dramatically improving outcomes, reducing risks to wellbeing, and promoting support, care, and quality programs and services. Individuals interested in the work of the Prevention and Early Intervention Subcommittee are invited to attend a Subcommittee meeting or to contact us at mhsoac@mhsoac.ca.gov.
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Meetings and Events
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Prevention and Early Intervention Subcommittee – January 17, 2023
Jan 3, 2023
Well and Thriving third public draft Implementation plan public draft Letter from Community Partner Organizations Recommendations from Community Partner Organizations […]
Prevention and Early Intervention Subcommittee – October 6, 2022
Sep 23, 2022
View Written Public Comment View Updated Public Draft of PEI Report View Presentation
Prevention and Early Intervention Subcommittee – September 7, 2022
Aug 25, 2022
View Presentation View PEI Public Review Flyer View Draft PEI Report View Written Public Comment A parking pass is required […]
Prevention and Early Intervention Forum 3: Reducing the Negative Consequences of Mental Health Needs
Apr 5, 2021 – 12:30 pm
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/92031066741?pwd=NFhVUVVmT1VBV0c5TzZCWjVGVWFLUT09 Meeting ID: 920 3106 6741 Passcode: 389195 Dial in: (669) 900-6833 RSVP: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MHSOACRSVPForum3 Presentation – Measuring […]
Prevention and Early Intervention Forum 2: State & Local Evaluation of PEI Activities
Mar 24, 2021 – 9:00 am
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/93841217655?pwd=ZHFDNC9jNUxXaXJod2x0NTVNVzNuZz09 Meeting ID: 938 4121 7655 Passcode: 223682 Dial in: (669) 900-6833 RSVP: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MHSOACRSVPForum2 Art With Impact […]
Mar 17, 2021 – 12:30 pm
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/98348368043?pwd=K1FNRlhCaUJmaGZyYzFMMGFQK1FQZz09 Meeting ID: 983 4836 8043 Passcode: 972761 Dial in: (669) 900-6833 RSVP: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MHSOACRSVPForum1 Video PEI Forum […]
Prevention and Early Intervention Regional Listening Session: Central Region – March 8, 2021
Mar 8, 2021 – 1:00 pm
Counties in the Central Region: Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Fresno, Inyo, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, Placer, Sacramento, San […]
Prevention and Early Intervention Regional Listening Session: Los Angeles Region – March 3, 2021
Mar 3, 2021 – 12:00 pm
Registration Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MHSOACLARSVP Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/92295557676?pwd=UnlQVjNEMHdWc0dTcDN2YVV5SnRiUT09 Join by phone: (408) 638-0968 Meeting ID: 922 9555 7676 Passcode: 298615 Fact Sheet – […]
Prevention and Early Intervention Regional Listening Session: Southern Region – March 1, 2021
Mar 1, 2021 – 2:00 pm
Counties in the Southern Region: Imperial, Kern, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, and […]
Prevention and Early Intervention Regional Listening Session: Bay Area Region – February 22, 2021
Feb 22, 2021 – 1:00 pm
Counties in the Bay Area Region: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Benito, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, […]
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