Mental Health

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In Los Gatos this week, mental health-related activity was primarily contextual to broader Santa Clara County developments. The county’s Behavioral Health Services Department continues to face a significant $100 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2026–27, driven by federal Medi-Cal cuts, changes in state funding, and the end of COVID-19 relief funds. This fiscal challenge may affect mental health service availability in Los Gatos as part of the county system. Recent county Board of Supervisors meetings have included discussions relevant to healthcare resources and funding, which provide important background for local mental health services. However, no new city-specific mental health proposals or projects were reported for Los Gatos this week. What to watch: Monitor upcoming county budget decisions and their impact on mental health funding that could influence services in Los Gatos.

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