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25-514m Transforming Mental Health Access for California's Children and Youth
Health Net·CA · Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Psychiatry·Provider News
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
California launches three new no-cost mental health platforms for children and youth through the CalHOPE program: Cal-MAP for primary care provider consultation, BrightLife Kids for family coaching (ages 0-12), and Soluna app for youth mental health support (ages 13-25). These resources are available regardless of insurance coverage or immigration status.
Action Required
Immediately: Front desk and clinical staff should familiarize themselves with the three new CalHOPE mental health resources (Cal-MAP, BrightLife Kids, and Soluna) to provide referrals and support information to pediatric and adolescent patients and families. Add resource information to patient education materials.