Public and Mental Health

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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L.A. County Board of Supervisors Approve $74.9M Contract for Construction of North Hollywood Health Center Supervisor Kathryn Barger

L.A. County Board of Supervisors Approve $74.9M Contract for Construction of North Hollywood Health Center

50,000 square foot facility will provide a holistic suite of wellness, clinical, and mental health services   Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion co-authored…

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Nation’s Largest County Association Approves Key Mental Health Policy Resolutions to Drive Federal Legislative Advocacy 1024 768 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Nation’s Largest County Association Approves Key Mental Health Policy Resolutions to Drive Federal Legislative Advocacy

This weekend, a multitude of county elected leaders and executives gathered in Travis County in Texas at the annual National Association of Counties (NACo) Conference to share challenges, compare best…

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