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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 5Pt. 2Ch. 2§ 5654 Youth Mental Health Funding

§ 5654 Youth Mental Health Funding

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 5654 Youth Mental Health Funding

Key Takeaways

  • •Counties can use money to help kids and teens with mental or emotional problems.
  • •The money can be used for talking to experts and learning how to help better.
  • •This rule was updated in 2012 to make sure it stays useful.

Example

A school notices many kids feeling sad or angry but doesn’t know how to help.

The county can pay for teachers and counselors to get training from experts on how to support these kids.

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§ 5654 Youth Mental Health Funding

In order to serve the increasing needs of children and adolescents with mental and emotional problems, county mental health programs may use funds for the purposes of consultation and training. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 34, Sec. 126. (SB 1009) Effective June 27, 2012.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

motionhealthportconsultationeffective june

Related Statutes

  • § 9161 Caregiver Support Services
  • § 11462.01 Medi-Cal Residential Program Requirements
  • § 340 Minor Protective Custody Warrants
  • § 4031 Mental Health Program Oversight
  • § 4043 Mental Health Research Leadership

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 5654.
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