{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"4340","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 4340","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. MENTAL HEALTH [4000. - 4390.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-4"},{"name":"PART 3. DEPARTMENTAL PROGRAM INITIATIVES [4340. - 4369.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-4/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Self-Help Programs [4340. - 4340.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-4/part-3/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 34, Sec. 72.   (SB 1009)   Effective June 27, 2012.","effective":"2012-06-27","html":"<p>The State Department of Health Care Services may maintain a statewide mental health prevention program directed toward a reduction in the need for utilization of the treatment system and the development and strengthening of community support and self-help networks. The State Department of State Hospitals may support the establishment of self-help groups, which may be facilitated by an outside entity, subject to the approval of the hospital administrator, at state hospitals.</p>","text":"The State Department of Health Care Services may maintain a statewide mental health prevention program directed toward a reduction in the need for utilization of the treatment system and the development and strengthening of community support and self-help networks. The State Department of State Hospitals may support the establishment of self-help groups, which may be facilitated by an outside entity, subject to the approval of the hospital administrator, at state hospitals.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/self-help-programs-4340","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}