Mental Health Services Act
Proposition 63, the Mental Health Services Act, was passed by California voters in November of 2004 to address mental health issues in the state. The Student Mental Health Initiative was created to expand suicide prevention efforts and mental wellness promotion to the K-12 and higher educational systems. This new legislation will provide opportunities for higher education institutions and segments to apply for grant funding for mental health needs.
UC faculty and staff have helped to shape the Student Mental Health Initiative and are currently working to gain funding at UC. For more information on the Mental Health Services Act, please see the link to the right.