Sierra Health Foundation

Insights

June 4, 2026

Exploring Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) in California

The Center is proud to share a new resource designed to support partners working to address opioid use disorder across California. In collaboration with Facente Consulting, with funding from California Department of Health Care Services, The Center developed a landscape analysis, policy briefs and an interactive StoryMaps website that provide insights and real-world stories about how medications for addiction treatment (MAT) save lives and strengthen communities in California.

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Partnerships

Read the latest editions of our newsletter to learn about new partners, get updates about our programs and access funding opportunities.

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June 16, 2024

Partnerships | June 2024

Learn about the return of Sierra Health Foundation's Responsive Grants Program along with the latest program gatherings with Stop the Hate and California Funders for Boys and Men of Color, plus an annual report from Elevate Youth California in the June 2024 edition of Partnerships.
Photos from moments captured at the Youth Suicide Prevention Media Campaign Launch event

May 10, 2024

Partnerships | May 2024

Our Youth Suicide Prevention Media and Outreach Program launches a successful campaign, our Community Responsive Wellness program offers much needed culturally responsive therapy to Sacramento's black communities and more in the May 2024 edition of Partnerships.
Photos of moments captured from previous Equity on the Mall events

March 16, 2024

Partnerships | March 2024

Learn about what's ahead with Equity on the Road from Reyna Villalobos, The Center's Managing Director of Regional Programs and don't miss out on the valuable lessons from our Asthma Mitigation Project Final Evaluation Report in the March 2024 edition of Partnerships.

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October 31, 2024

The Community Economic Mobilization Initiative (CEMI) Year 1 Report

The Center at Sierra Health Foundation partnered with Informing Change to evaluate the first year of our Community Economic Mobilization Initiative (CEMI).
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August 7, 2024

Celebrating FURS for Foster Children and Families

Attempting to balance a hefty deficit, California’s 2024 budget process involved many shortcomings and triumphs. Among these was one especially promising investment: the Family Urgent Response System (FURS). Leveraging a hotline and cross-regional coordination, FURS gives foster youth and caregivers 24/7, trauma-informed care focused on healing their relationships and reducing instability. Continue reading...

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February 14, 2024

The Changes Ahead – A Message from Chet

Change is upon us and it’s clear that we’re approaching a period in which critical decisions that will shape California’s future will be made. These decisions will determine how we respond to pending state budget challenges and historic investment opportunities, as well as demonstrate the depth of our commitment to advancing shared prosperity in our state. Continue reading...