Rita Topalian
Candidate for Senate, District 32
Why does behavioral health matter?
Because it impacts all of us and society.
What steps should California take to increase access to care for those with mental illness and substance use challenges?
We need to explore solutions and encourage every community to provide health services, and manage our resources to obtain maximum efficiency.
We must talk about it and introduce it into the mainstream discussion on health. This is an aspect of our health and we need to understand it first so that we may address the issues involved.
Will you commit to embracing behavioral health as a public policy priority?
Yes.