• Navigating Medi-Cal 2026: Policy, Practice and Partnerships

    Inland Empire CA, United States
    As California prepares for changes to Medi-Cal in 2026 and beyond, community-based organizations (CBOs) and public sector leaders play a critical role in ensuring that Medi-Cal members, underinsured and uninsured, maintain access to essential healthcare services. In collaboration with Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), the IE Vibrant Health Forums: Navigating Medi-Cal 2026: Policy, Practice, and Partnerships will...
  • Treating Neurodivergent Clients in the Mental Health Setting

    Ontario Airport Hotel & Conference Center 700 N Haven Ave, Ontario, CA, United States
    This training centers equity and inclusion by supporting mental health providers in strengthening care for neurodivergent clients across clinical settings. Grounded in the social model of disability, the session examines how systemic barriers and gaps in access impact neurodivergent individuals within the mental health system. Participants will engage in critical conversations around competency, ethics, and...
  • 2026 Autism Acceptance Walk

    Southern California Railway Museum 2201 S A St, Perris, CA, United States
    Step into connection at the 2026 Autism Acceptance Walk, a family‑friendly community event hosted at the Southern California Railway Museum. This celebration goes beyond the walk itself, offering historic train rides, interactive activities for all ages, food trucks, a resource fair, and a marketplace featuring Autistic entrepreneurs. Families and community members are invited to come...
  • Removing Barriers to Care for Patients with Disabilities

    IEHP Aquamarine Room 9500 Cleveland Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, United States
    This Health Equity Openings session centers equity, access, and inclusion by examining the barriers that people with disabilities experience when seeking healthcare. The discussion lifts up how systemic, structural, and policy-driven challenges contribute to disparities in care, while highlighting practical, people-centered strategies to improve accessibility and health outcomes. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of...
  • Parents and Caregivers Community Virtual Listening Session

    Zoom CA, United States
    The Commission is hosting a virtual listening session for  parents and caregivers of individuals identified as part of the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) priority populations on Thursday, July 23 at 12:00 p.m. The BHSA values stakeholder input, including from parents and caregivers of children and youth, adults, or older adults with a serious mental illness (SMI), serious emotional disturbance (SED), moderate/severe...