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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 4Pt. 1Ch. 1§ 4012 Mental Health Department Coordination

§ 4012 Mental Health Department Coordination

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 4012 Mental Health Department Coordination

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can teach people about mental health, like how to stay healthy, spot problems, and get help.
  • •They can give advice to schools, police, or groups who want to help people with mental health.
  • •They can work with other states and groups to share ideas and money for mental health programs.
  • •They help cities and counties find money and info to run mental health programs.

Example

A school wants to help kids who feel really sad or worried all the time.

The government can send the school books or guides on how to notice when a kid is struggling and where to get help. They can also tell the school about money available to hire a counselor.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 4012 Mental Health Department Coordination

The State Department of State Hospitals, the State Department of Health Care Services, and other departments as necessary, may: (a) Disseminate educational information relating to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness. (b) Upon request, advise a public officer, organization, or agency interested in the mental health of the people of the state. (c) Conduct such educational and related work as will tend to encourage the development of proper mental health facilities throughout the state. (d) Coordinate state activities involving other departments whose actions affect a person with a mental health condition. (e) Coordinate with, and provide information to, other states and national organizations, on issues involving mental health. (f) Disseminate information and federal and private foundation funding opportunities to a county or city that administers mental health programs. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 948, Sec. 1. (AB 2119) Effective January 1, 2025.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

informationtreatmenthealthdiagnosiseducationhospitalportpreventing

Related Statutes

  • § 14503.5 Hiv Prevention In Family Planning
  • § 17700 Foster Care Placement Standards
  • § 4008 Department Travel Expense Rules
  • § 4025 Patient Care Cost Limits
  • § 4145 Enhanced Treatment Program Oversight

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 4012.
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