Proposition 1 is a bipartisan statewide ballot initiative that modernizes California’s mental healthcare system. Rather than leaving our most vulnerable in tents Prop 1 will reorganize billions of existing dollars from the millionaire’s tax and use it for housing and treatment. It includes $1 billion for homeless and at-risk veterans, many of whom suffer from PTSD. Veterans are overrepresented in our homeless population. Prop 1 is designed to keep the severely mentally ill out of the justice system and to provide treatment. It will help provide much-needed support with CARE courts. Currently, Prop 1 is endorsed by California firefighters. They are responding repeatedly to the same emergencies with the same unhoused people. They see the need for longer-term aid and urge you to Vote Yes On Prop 1. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) Supports a yes vote on Prop 1.
Who else supports Prop 1?
This is a short list of people who support Prop 1, it includes first responders, Firefighters, Sheriffs from Los Angeles, Bakersfield and Sacramento, Veterans groups all over the state, Medical groups, Native Americans, business coalitions, and more.
THE DETAILS:
EXPANDS COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES: Prop 1 will expand community-based mental health and addiction services across the state and serve tens of thousands of Californians each
year.
BUILDS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: The initiative will create supportive housing settings where over 11,000 Californians with the severest mental health needs can live, recover, stabilize, and
thrive.
PROVIDES TREATMENT OVER INCARCERATION: One in three California prisoners has a diagnosed mental illness. Today, we spend over $100,000 per incarcerated person. Research
shows it’s costly and counterproductive. Prop 1 will prioritize treatment not punishment for the mentally ill.
HELPS HOMELESS VETERANS: It is disgraceful that over 10,000 California veterans, many suffering from PTSD, are homeless and on the streets. Prop 1 will provide $1 billion to serve
veterans experiencing homelessness, mental health, and substance abuse issues.
ADDRESSES SHORTAGE OF MENTAL HEALTH WORKERS: Currently, those with serious mental health issues can wait six months or longer just for an introductory appointment. Prop 1
will help fund additional professionals so that people with mental health needs can get help in real-time.
REQUIRES STRICT ACCOUNTABILITY: Democrats and Republicans support Prop 1 because it addresses mental health and homelessness without raising taxes. And Prop 1 has strict
accountability measures, including mandatory audits, to ensure that funds are spent as promised.
THE ASK:
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There is no time to waste, the ballots have been mailed, and the last day to vote is March 5 th !
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