Cal Matters | Young survivors of gun violence find therapy helps. But will California do more?

A proposed California bill would provide free mental health services to young survivors of gun violence, addressing a devastating reality: only 37% of child survivors receive mental health care within six months of a shooting, often because of cost and insurance barriers.

The article features a young Oakland survivor who connected with counseling support through Youth Alive after being shot at a house party two years ago. While recovering physically, therapy also helped him process trauma, anger, and regain confidence in himself and his future.

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Read the full article here.