08/30/2026
A child's mental health deserves attention before a crisis begins.
California is taking a stronger approach to youth behavioral health, with major investments focused on early intervention, school-based support, community services, and helping young people access care where they are.
The state's Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative has supported more than 1,600 organizations and reached more than 500,000 children, youth, and families through free mental-health services and digital tools.
For parents, caregivers, educators, and community members, the message is simple:
Don't wait for a crisis to start a conversation.
Sometimes early support, a trusted adult, or knowing where to turn can make a meaningful difference in a young person's life.
At The Way Resource Center, we believe stronger communities begin by supporting the people who will shape their future, especially our young people.
Early support can help build stronger futures 💜
Learn more about California's youth behavioral-health resources through the California Department of Health Care Services