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Could Newsom’s new mental health court be a fix for local homelessness?

Governor Gavin Newsom has a bold new plan for a court system that he hopes will be a salve for the s

By Clara Harter

/ 12 Mar 2022

Could Newsom’s new mental health court be a fix for local homelessness?

Street medicine curriculum trains new generation of homeless health care providers

Diabetes treatment is diabetes treatment, but delivering treatment to a diabetes patient in a hospit

By Clara Harter

/ 8 Mar 2022

Street medicine curriculum trains new generation of homeless health care providers

Long drives and short stays define the cycle of mental health holds

When residents witness a mental health crisis — be it threats of suicide, a psychotic episode, or

By Clara Harter

/ 12 Feb 2022

Long drives and short stays define the cycle of mental health holds

Planning Commission backs Saint John’s redevelopment despite lack of psych beds

In a Jan. 26 meeting, Planning Commissioners supported Providence Saint John’s massive redevelopme

By Clara Harter

/ 31 Jan 2022

Planning Commission backs Saint John’s redevelopment despite lack of psych beds

LA’s unhoused population plagued by an epidemic of mental illness

While the deadly pandemic recedes, a more insidious epidemic continues to spread unabated on the str

By Clara Harter

/ 26 May 2021

LA’s unhoused population plagued by an epidemic of mental illness

Richard Bloom gives deep dive into campaign for County Supervisor

Assemblymember Richard Bloom has tossed his hat in the ring for County Supervisor and is building hi

By Clara Harter

/ 29 Apr 2021

Richard Bloom gives deep dive into campaign for County Supervisor

WISE virtual programming helps seniors stay healthy and engaged

A year of isolation has taken a strong toll on many seniors’ health, but in Santa Monica WISE’s

By Clara Harter

/ 5 Apr 2021

WISE virtual programming helps seniors stay healthy and engaged

Mental health issues in LA’s homeless population is a “humanitarian crisis”

As LA’s homeless count increases every year, so does the number of unhoused individuals with acute

By Clara Harter

/ 29 Mar 2021

Mental health issues in LA’s homeless population is a “humanitarian crisis”

California could create new hotline for mental health calls

DON THOMPSON, Associated Press California would take a step toward having counselors rather than police respond to people experiencing mental health crises under a bill backed Monday by gun-violence prevention

By Guest Author

/ 9 Mar 2021

California could create new hotline for mental health calls

Teen Talk gives teenagers support from those who understand them best

The Teen Talk app connects teenagers in need of support with advice from those who understand them b

By Clara Harter

/ 19 Jan 2021

Teen Talk gives teenagers support from those who understand them best

Guide to Local Childcare, Mental Health and Tutoring

As we enter the seventh month of the COVID-19 pandemic, we understand that this is a stressful time

By Guest Author

/ 26 Oct 2020

Guide to Local Childcare, Mental Health and Tutoring

Resources for children

This special content is made possible through the Santa Monica Economic Recovery Task Force and its outreach partners: City of Santa Monica, Downtown Santa Monica, Inc., Main Street Business Improvement

By Guest Author

/ 26 Oct 2020