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Cause summary
Updated 2026-03-04T22:08:54.861+00:00
1) Overview: In the past 30 days, mental health has been a focus in Silicon Valley with legislative and community efforts aimed at prevention and support. A local lawmaker introduced a bill targeting suicide prevention in K-12 schools, reflecting growing concern about youth mental health. Meanwhile, Santa Clara County has expanded mental health services to homeless shelters, addressing the needs of vulnerable populations. Additionally, a mental health-related petition was denied in a high-profile San Jose daycare drowning case, highlighting ongoing legal and community challenges. 2) Concrete updates: - A Silicon Valley legislator proposed a bill focused on suicide prevention programs in K-12 education settings. - Santa Clara County initiated mental health service provisions within local homeless shelters to improve access for at-risk individuals. - A petition related to mental health considerations in the San Jose daycare drowning case was denied as the trial approaches. - No new public meetings or agenda items specifically addressing mental health were reported in this period. 3) What to watch next: - Progress and potential passage of the suicide prevention bill in the state legislature. - Expansion or outcomes of mental health services in shelters and their impact on community well-being. - Any further legal developments or community responses related to the San Jose daycare case and mental health issues.

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Meeting-level relevance. Behavioral Health Board is meeting Mon, Aug 17 at 10:00 AM.
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2026-08-17 • 10:00 AM
Behavioral Health Board
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2026-08-17 • 12:00 PM
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2026-09-11 • 12:00 PM
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2026-09-14 • 12:00 PM
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2026-09-21 • 10:00 AM
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2026-09-21 • 12:00 PM
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2026-09-28 • 10:00 AM
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MeetingBehavioral Health Board
8/10/2026, 12:00:00 PM
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryBehavioral Health Board
8/7/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Behavioral Health Board's 2026-08-07 agenda is scheduled to focus on Behavioral Health Board. This is an agenda-derived preview, so it describes scheduled topics and proposed actions rather than confirmed outcomes.
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NewsRedwood City Pulse
7/29/2026, 6:10:06 PM
NAMI San Mateo County has appointed Hee-Yeon Woo to its board of directors, bringing 25 years of technical and business leadership experience to the Redwood City-based mental health organization.
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July 2026
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Regular Meeting
2026-05-19
1: Planning, Administrative, Building Codes - Inclusionary Housing Program Updates and Reductions; Development Impact Fee Reductions
Regular Meeting
2026-05-19
1: Participation Agreement and Administrative Services Agreement - California Department of Health Care Services - Medi-Cal County Inmate Program - Not to Exceed $35,363.08
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Regular Meeting
2026-05-05
1: Accept and Expend Grant - Retroactive - U.S. Department of Justice - Office of Community Oriented Policing Services - San Francisco Police Department - FY25 COPS Hiring Program - $6,250,000
Oakland City Council
2026-02-03
S6.16: Subject: SAMHSA Oakland ReCAST Program FY 25-26 From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Awarding Grant Agreements Using Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Funds To Three Agencies In A Total Amount Not To Exceed $437,000 To Provide Trauma Informed Behavioral Health Services To High-Risk Youth And Their Families From October 1, 2025 Through December 31, 2026; And (2) Waiving The Local And Small Local Business Enterprise Program (L/SLBE) And Request For Proposal/Qualifications (RFP/Q) Requirements And Awarding Professional Services Agreements To Three Entities In A Total Amount Not To Exceed $200,000 In SAMHSA Funding From October 1, 2025 Through December 31, 2026; And (3) Authorizing The City Administrator To Amend The Above Grant Agreements And Professional Service Agreements To Increase The Amount Of Said Agreements Using Carryover Or Reallocated Grant Funding In Accordance With SAMHSA Authority
Rules & Legislation Committee
2026-01-29
3.17: Subject: SAMHSA Oakland ReCAST Program FY 25-26 From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Awarding Grant Agreements Using Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Funds To Three Agencies In A Total Amount Not To Exceed $437,000 To Provide Trauma Informed Behavioral Health Services To High-Risk Youth And Their Families From October 1, 2025 Through December 31, 2026; And (2) Waiving The Local And Small Local Business Enterprise Program (L/SLBE) And Request For Proposal/Qualifications (RFP/Q) Requirements And Awarding Professional Services Agreements To Three Entities In A Total Amount Not To Exceed $200,000 In SAMHSA Funding From October 1, 2025 Through December 31, 2026; And (3) Authorizing The City Administrator To Amend The Above Grant Agreements And Professional Service Agreements To Increase The Amount Of Said Agreements Using Carryover Or Reallocated Grant Funding In Accordance With SAMHSA Authority
Oakland Life Enrichment Committee
2026-01-27
3: Subject: SAMHSA Oakland ReCAST Program FY 25-26 From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Awarding Grant Agreements Using Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Funds To Three Agencies In A Total Amount Not To Exceed $437,000 To Provide Trauma Informed Behavioral Health Services To High-Risk Youth And Their Families From October 1, 2025 Through December 31, 2026; And (2) Waiving The Local And Small Local Business Enterprise Program (L/SLBE) And Request For Proposal/Qualifications (RFP/Q) Requirements And Awarding Professional Services Agreements To Three Entities In A Total Amount Not To Exceed $200,000 In SAMHSA Funding From October 1, 2025 Through December 31, 2026; And (3) Authorizing The City Administrator To Amend The Above Grant Agreements And Professional Service Agreements To Increase The Amount Of Said Agreements Using Carryover Or Reallocated Grant Funding In Accordance With SAMHSA Authority
Rules & Legislation Committee
2026-01-08
3.9: Subject: SAMHSA Oakland ReCAST Program FY 25-26 From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Awarding Grant Agreements Using Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Funds To Three Agencies In A Total Amount Not To Exceed $437,000 To Provide Trauma Informed Behavioral Health Services To High-Risk Youth And Their Families From October 1, 2025 Through December 31, 2026; And (2) Waiving The Local And Small Local Business Enterprise Program (L/SLBE) And Request For Proposal/Qualifications (RFP/Q) Requirements And Awarding Professional Services Agreements To Three Entities In A Total Amount Not To Exceed $200,000 In SAMHSA Funding From October 1, 2025 Through December 31, 2026; And (3) Authorizing The City Administrator To Amend The Above Grant Agreements And Professional Service Agreements To Increase The Amount Of Said Agreements Using Carryover Or Reallocated Grant Funding In Accordance With SAMHSA Authority
Regular Meeting
2025-09-09
1: Agreement - Retroactive - California Department of State Hospitals - Felony Incompetent to Stand Trial Mental Health Diversion Program - Anticipated Revenue to the City $15,060,000

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