Public and Mental Health

Barger Celebrates New Home of Long-Standing Pasadena Facility for Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Treatment 1024 683 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger Celebrates New Home of Long-Standing Pasadena Facility for Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Treatment

Yesterday, the 75-year-old Pasadena Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (PCADD) celebrated its new location, located in the heart of Pasadena.  The long-lasting program, now operated by the non-profit Social…

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L.A. County Supervisors Show Support for Michelle Alyssa Go Act 255 336 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

L.A. County Supervisors Show Support for Michelle Alyssa Go Act

New legislation aims to expand mental health treatment capacity, remove barriers to access care   This week, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion authored by…

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Barger Paves Way for $47.9M Investment in Crisis and Mental Health Care for Children, Youth, and Adults in Antelope Valley 566 359 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger Paves Way for $47.9M Investment in Crisis and Mental Health Care for Children, Youth, and Adults in Antelope Valley

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors recently unanimously approved two motions introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger that will make huge strides in increasing children, youth, and adults’ access to…

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L.A. County Supervisors Focus on Fighting Illegal Mulch Dumping, Fires in Antelope Valley 1024 768 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

L.A. County Supervisors Focus on Fighting Illegal Mulch Dumping, Fires in Antelope Valley

Today, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger successfully introduced a motion mobilizing County resources to stop the illegal dumping of mulch in remote rural communities in the Antelope Valley.  According…

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L.A. County Supervisors Approve Spotlighting Mental Health Awareness During Month of May 2024 560 373 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

L.A. County Supervisors Approve Spotlighting Mental Health Awareness During Month of May 2024

Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion, introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath, proclaiming May 2024 as Mental…

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Barger Issues Statement on FCC’s Proposed 9-8-8 Georouting Plan 1024 683 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger Issues Statement on FCC’s Proposed 9-8-8 Georouting Plan

Today, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement in response to an announcement by FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel of a proposal to change how calls to the…

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Barger Hosts Public Forum on Skilled Nursing Facilities in L.A. County 791 1024 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger Hosts Public Forum on Skilled Nursing Facilities in L.A. County

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger will host a special public meeting focused on the oversight, care, and management of skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) in Los Angeles County.  “Undoubtedly, our…

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Barger Issues Statement on L.A. County Supervisors’ Vote to Implement SB 43 in 2026 1024 576 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger Issues Statement on L.A. County Supervisors’ Vote to Implement SB 43 in 2026

Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today, following the L.A. County Board of Supervisors’ majority vote to delay the implementation of SB43, a new law that makes it legal…

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Barger Applauds Governor Newsom’s Signing of SB 43 to Modernize CA’s Conservatorship Laws 1024 576 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger Applauds Governor Newsom’s Signing of SB 43 to Modernize CA’s Conservatorship Laws

Today, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement applauding Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of Senate Bill 43, which modernizes California’s conservatorship laws for the first time in…

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Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes Is Coming to L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes Is Coming to L.A. County

Virtual kickoff event today opens portal for team registrations, launches outreach and fundraising opportunities     A focus on diabetes awareness, prevention, and risk management is coming to Los Angeles County as…

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