2026 Convening

At Words to Deeds (W2D) 2026, leaders from across California’s behavioral health, criminal-legal, and housing systems will convene to elevate county innovations and collectively develop a roadmap to inform the priorities for our incoming Governor. This peer-to-peer, collaborative forum will bring together first-adopter leaders and decision-makers to develop and implement strategies that can be refined and scaled by other counties and state departments focused on public safety and well-being outcomes.

W2D 2025 emphasized the importance of relationships, including understanding the lived experiences of those working in different systems and the individuals and communities they serve. Each session reminded us that reform is not just a policy challenge, it’s a human one. And when systems work together with respect and solidarity, transformation becomes possible. This year, we will be focusing on several topic areas, mainly:

• Forensic Full Service Partnerships
• Supportive housing
• Prop 36 implementation
• Mobile crisis response

In addition, Third Sector will partner with the Corporation for Supportive Housing to showcase many successes to support residents living in supportive housing with complex behavioral health needs.

Third Sector is co-hosting W2D 2026 with the state Commission for Behavioral Health.

If you have any questions or are interested in learning more about Words to Deeds, including opportunities to become a supporter, please email info@wordstodeeds.org.