Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health

Putting Our Kids First

The Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) is part of the Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health, a historic investment by the State of California that takes a “whole child” approach to address the factors that contribute to the mental health and well-being of our children and youth.

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About the CYBHI

Centering the needs of youth and families

At the core of the Master Plan, the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) is reimagining and transforming the way California supports children, youth and families.

By centering the needs of young people and uniting the efforts of the agencies and organizations that serve them, the initiative seeks to ensure kids and families can find support for their emotional, mental and behavioral health needs, when, where and in the way they need it most.

View the 2024 CYBHI Annual Report: A Golden State of Mind now.

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Strategic Areas

Designed with, for and by children, youth and families

The CYBHI’s approaches were designed with the input of hundreds of children, youth, families, subject matter experts, behavioral health professionals, educators, community-based organizations and many others.

Workforce Training and Capacity

Create a larger, more representative workforce supporting the emotional, mental and behavioral health of California’s young people.

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Behavioral Health Ecosystem Infrastructure

Develop and transform the infrastructure supporting the behavioral health of our children, youth and families to ensure there is no wrong door for help.

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Coverage

Create coverage pathways to access behavioral health services.

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Public Awareness

Reduce stigma and raise awareness around emotional, mental, and behavioral health using culturally- and linguistically-appropriate campaigns.

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Are you looking for mental health referrals?

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. The Youth Mental Health Resource Hub has links to resources designed for young people and the adults who support them.

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