NEW: California just secured a Presidential Emergency Declaration for the Garden Grove hazmat incident. Working closely with local responders, the state has moved aggressively to protect residents in the impacted area.

This Memorial Day, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Their legacy lives on, today and every day, through each life they touched. Forever honored. Never forgotten.

While there is no known leak of chemicals on the ground or in the air, state health and environmental agencies are continuously monitoring air quality, public health impacts, and environmental conditions. 43 sheltering, public health & advance planning state staff have been activated.

📢 Exposure to MMA in Orange County right now is low if you evacuate. Leave the zone now to stay safe. Stay out of the area until given the all-clear. https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/CAHAN/Information-On-Methyl-Methacrylate.aspx #GardenGrove #Evacuate #OrangeCounty #WeArePublicHealth

Orange County has issued mandatory evacuation orders due to potential release of MMA. Air monitors show no contaminants, but danger can rise fast. Evacuate if you’re in the zone until given the all-clear. https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/CAHAN/Information-On-Methyl-Methacrylate.aspx

📢 Evacuation orders protect you from possible MMA exposure. Keep yourself and your loved ones safe by leaving the area now. Wait for the all-clear from your local authorities. https://ggcity.org/emergency #GardenGrove #OrangeCounty #PublicHealth

The Disaster Distress Helpline can provide immediate counseling to anyone experiencing emotional distress related to the ongoing hazardous chemical incident in Orange County. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 for free, confidential support.

🏠 ORANGE COUNTY EVACUATION CENTERS Residents impacted by the chemical incident in Garden Grove can access emergency shelters across Orange County. 📞 Shelter Status Hotline: (714) 628-7085 Live operators are standing by with the latest shelter availability and updates.

I’m proclaiming a state of emergency in Orange County as California continues to respond to the hazardous chemical incident in Garden Grove.

📢 Health Advisory: Hazardous Materials Incident in Garden Grove A release of Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) has prompted mandatory evacuation orders in a defined area of Garden Grove. Please follow all instructions from local authorities to stay safe. bit.ly/GardenGroveA... 1/5

CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson accepted @cafoodbanks.org's Anti-Hunger Hero Award on behalf of teams across CalHHS for our work to address anti-hunger. Across the state, food banks have been essential in meeting the needs of the most vulnerable. Let us continue working together to end hunger in CA.

Building trust with people with severe mental illness takes patience and consistency. “A seed was planted. That person now knows there are people out there willing to go to great lengths to offer services.” 📲 https://bit.ly/4nIYdPj

CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson recently visited St. Vincent Behavioral Health Campus, a new facility in Los Angeles funded in part by BHCIP Round 2 + Homekey providing homeless services, mental health & substance use treatment all in one place. 📲 svbhc.org

During Mental Health Awareness Month, CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson went to @geffenacademy.bsky.social to connect with students and explore how their embedded wellness courses—and conversations around tech & social media—are shaping student well-being.

The CARE Act is helping Californians with severe mental illnesses move out of crisis & toward stability. CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson highlights this call to action for counties & system partners: continue coordinating and sharing what’s working. www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/article315749440.html

California is launching SUN Bucks for summer 2026, providing eligible families with $120 per child in food benefits to combat food insecurity while children are on summer break & without access to free school meals. Learn more at cdss.ca.gov/sun-bucks.

"CARE isn’t hard, but it is involved.” A growing number of law enforcement professionals are choosing work focused on mental health & homelessness outreach—helping people through programs like the CARE Act get connected to support. 📲 www.chhs.ca.gov/care-act

CARE Court depends on coordination & partnership. A team-based approach between courts, behavioral health providers & community partners helps create stronger pathways for Californians with severe mental illness. Learn more about the CARE Act: www.chhs.ca.gov/care-act

The 988 Lifeline provides confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24/7. 988 is available via call or text & online chat at 988lifeline.org. You are not alone. #MentalHealthMonth

Congratulations to the 21 public servants, including leaders from CalHHS, on graduating earlier this year from the inaugural Governor’s Innovation Fellows! 🎓 THIS is what collaboration looks like across state government—bold ideas, real impact & innovation rooted in service. 💡

This Mental Health Awareness Month, reach out & support one another, especially an older adult—because mental health matters at every age. The Friendship Line provides Californians 60+ and their caregivers with free emotional support and a listening ear. 📞 #MentalHealthMonth

With CalHOPE, turn awareness into action! Free mental health support is available to Californians of all ages & backgrounds at calhope.org. 🧠🌱 #MentalHealthMonth

Today, @governor.ca.gov highlighted California's efforts to transform behavioral health, including investments in youth mental health like the free Soluna app from @dhcs.bsky.social for teens & young adults. #MentalHealthForAll

Happy AAPI Heritage Month, California! This May, we celebrate & honor all our Asian American and Pacific Islander communities across the state. #CaliforniaForAll

CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson went to Monterey County with the Judicial Council of CA + @dhcs.bsky.social recently to learn more about CARE Act implementation, hear directly from CARE participants about their lived experience, and tour Hope Housing, a Behavioral Health Bridge Housing (BHBH) Program.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson went to Jesse Bethel High School in Vallejo to speak with a group of young men about mental health and to see Improve Your Tomorrow's culturally affirming program model in action.

Progress takes time—and it looks different for everyone. The CARE Act is helping people with severe mental illness move toward stability through compassionate, coordinated care. Learn more about CARE: www.chhs.ca.gov/care-act

California is launching a first-in-the-nation program to provide free diapers to all new babies born in the state. Beginning this summer, participating hospitals will provide diapers at the time of discharge, ensuring parents leave the hospital with an immediate supply of high-quality diapers.

Today, we celebrate all moms & maternal figures who nurture & guide us toward happy, healthier lives. Moms, remember that taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of the family—self-care matters! Find support at calhope.org. 💐💕

People are more than a diagnosis. The CARE Acts helps Californians with severe mental illness reconnect to what they care about—building stability, purpose & improving wellbeing. Learn more about how CARE courts are transforming support: https://bit.ly/3OSJB37

Leveraging the bulk purchasing power of the state, California is launching a first-in-the-nation program this summer to provide 400 free diapers to every newborn delivered in a participating CA hospital.

Golden State Start is the nation’s first public health intervention focused on diaper affordability. It builds on @governor.ca.gov’s CalRx initiative and broader work to lower costs for parents, including: paid parental leave, universal TK, and school meals.

Dr. Sohil Sud, Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Director, shares a message of togetherness this Children's Mental Health Awareness Week. Thank you to our partners! We are better together, California! 📲 cybhi.chhs.ca.gov #BetterTogetherCA #MentalHealthMonth

Hope is a powerful starting point. Peer specialists across CA are helping people with severe mental illness rebuild trust, reconnect to care & move toward stability. Learn more about how the CARE Act can support your community at www.chhs.ca.gov/care-act.

The California Love, California Strong event recognized the legacy & impact of our Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI), bringing together young people & families from Southern California for a day of connection, wellness, service & access to resources. cybhi.chhs.ca.gov ❤️💪

Across the Golden State, dedicated public servants are working every day to support the health, well-being & dignity of Californians. This Public Service Recognition Week, we thank the 37,000+ CalHHS public servants whose commitment helps build a Healthy #CaliforniaForAll. #PSRW

Have you seen recent headlines or claims that California doesn’t take hospice fraud seriously? That's just not true. ❌ California has revoked hundreds of hospice licenses, stopped fraudulent billing schemes & is working with law enforcement to hold bad actors accountable. ✅

Today, we celebrate nurses across the nation—especially those in California—who play a vital role in supporting our health & well-being. Thank you for all that you do! 🩺 #NationalNursesDay

As Mental Health Awareness Month begins, California remains committed to transforming behavioral health care. Across the state, there are new projects opening & more on the way to help create more beds & treatment to get people the care & support they need. #MentalHealthForAll

The CARE Act is helping create a new path—connecting people to care through trust, teamwork & real support. Across California, this approach is already helping people with severe mental illness move toward stability. Learn more about CARE at www.chhs.ca.gov/care-act.

May the 4th be with all those working every day to build a healthier California for All. 💫 From helping families thrive to strengthening health care & behavioral health services, the Force is strong across CalHHS. #MayThe4th #CaliforniaForAll

Heard false or misleading claims about fraud in California lately? 🤔 CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson sets the record straight. California is committed to administering programs across health & human services with: ✅ Accountability ✅ Effectiveness ✅ Integrity

Happy Public Service Recognition Week to all local, state and federal employees who help make a difference in our communities. Thank you for your service all year round! #PSRW

The CARE Act is reshaping how courts support people with severe mental illness in California by focusing on a dignified, collaborative process to get connected to care. This approach is making a meaningful difference across the state. Learn more at www.chhs.ca.gov/care-act.

This Older Californians Month, have positive, proactive conversations about aging well. When we start the conversation, we can better connect people to the support & services they need. Start the conversation & explore resources today at aging.ca.gov.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. At CDPH, we’re committed to supporting the well-being of all Californians. Let’s work together to strengthen mental well-being for every community member in California. 💚 For mental health resources, visit https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/988.

Your mental well-being matters! Take a moment for yourself and explore free support at calhope.org, available to everyone in California. 🧠💚 #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth #GoldenStateOfMindCA

From homelessness & isolation to housing & reconnection—the CARE Act is helping Californians with severe mental illness move toward stability through coordinated care & support across systems. Learn how CARE is making a difference across the state at www.chhs.ca.gov/care-act.

Last week, CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson heard from the Orange County behavioral health department about its implementation of the CARE Act as well as collaboration with judicial partners. Secretary Johnson also discussed coordination with the Orange County Police Department, NAMI & family members.

Families often don’t expect to see a full team show up for their loved one with severe mental illness. Through coordinated treatment, the CARE Act surrounds people with the support—helping them move toward stability & independence. 📲 www.chhs.ca.gov/care-act