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Alameda Today
By the People, for the People
Governor Newsom Unveils New Statewide Funding for Unhoused and Mental Health
Newsom announces $291 million investment to get more Californians off the streets and into services.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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Governor Gavin Newsom was in Hayward, California on Monday to announce a major new statewide investment and push for increased funding and accountability around supporting the unhoused population and those struggling with mental health issues. The $291 million in new funding is aimed at getting more people off the streets and into mental health and addiction services without going through the court system.
Why it matters
California's unhoused population has been a major challenge, with many cities and counties struggling to provide adequate services and housing. This new funding and focus on accountability could help make significant progress in addressing homelessness and mental health crises across the state.
The details
Newsom made the announcement alongside state and Alameda County leaders, highlighting the county's efforts to implement California's CARE Act and CARE Court programs. One Alameda County supervisor stated that about 6,000 people in the county are now housed, and the number of unsheltered individuals has decreased by 11% since the last point-in-time count.
- Governor Newsom made the announcement on Monday, March 2, 2026.
The players
Governor Gavin Newsom
The Governor of California who announced the new $291 million in funding and accountability measures to address homelessness and mental health issues across the state.
Alameda County
A county in California that has been implementing the state's CARE Act and CARE Court programs to provide services and housing for the unhoused population.
What’s next
The new funding and accountability measures announced by Governor Newsom will need to be approved by the state legislature and implemented across California in the coming months and years.
The takeaway
This significant investment in addressing homelessness and mental health issues across California represents a major step forward in the state's efforts to provide more support and services to its most vulnerable residents.
