A proposal to offer scholarships for mental health workers in California’s new CARE Court program has sparked debate over whether the state should address a wider labor shortage in behavioral health services. The program aims to treat individuals with untreated schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders, many of whom are incarcerated or homeless. Critics are concerned that pulling skilled clinicians from other understaffed programs to work in CARE Court may create shortages elsewhere. While some support the scholarship program, others argue that it should also support other county programs treating individuals with serious mental illness. The future of the bill remains uncertain as Governor Newsom has until the end of the month to sign or veto it.
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Fighting Staff Shortages With Scholarships, California Bill Aims To Boost Mental Health Courts
