SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 6 -- The California State Assembly Democratic Caucus issued the following news release:

SACRAMENTO, CA- Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) joined with his colleague Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D-Santa Cruz) to secure $5 million for allcove youth mental health centers in the 2026-27 Budget.

allcove centers are a statewide network of youth‑designed, youth‑centered mental health and wellbeing hubs, serving young people ages 12-25. These centers provide low‑barrier, walk‑in access to integrated mental health and substance use services, peer support, care coordination, and school and community connections in a developmentally appropriate, stigma‑free setting.

In the 23rd Assembly...