Behavioral Health

Op-ed | California Is Rebuilding Its Mental Health Safety Net. Families Like Mine Are Holding It Together in the Meantime

By Anita Brazil-PaitaJuly 12, 2026

Sacramento County’s Full Service Partnership (FSP) system is undergoing a redesign, coinciding with a loss of funding for Capital Stars Community Services, a provider within the system. This development has impacted service delivery for clients, including a family whose son has a dual diagnosis of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and has resulted in a county-wide pause on FSP-level transfers during the transition.

County Responds to Homelessness Report as 2026 PIT Count Shows Persistent Crisis across Yolo County

By David M. GreenwaldMay 23, 2026

The 2026 Point-in-Time Homeless Count report documented 912 individuals experiencing homelessness across Yolo County, revealing the persistence of chronic homelessness, extensive behavioral health challenges, and widespread unsheltered living conditions. While the total represented a modest decrease from the 2024 count, officials cautioned against interpreting this decline as a significant improvement in the region’s homelessness crisis.

Davis Homelessness Surges Nearly 20%, Straining Local Systems, Report Reveals

By David M. GreenwaldMay 17, 2026

The Yolo County 2026 Point-in-Time Count, a federally mandated assessment, indicated a nearly 20 percent increase in homelessness within Davis, California, over the past two years. The report, which identified 194 individuals experiencing homelessness in 2026 compared to 162 in 2024, highlights persistent strain on local housing, shelter, and behavioral health systems.