2026 Convening

October 8 Words to Deeds

At Words to Deeds (W2D) 2026, co-hosted with the state Commission for Behavioral Health, 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 decisionmakers 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
• Individual placement supports in Supportive Housing for people with behavioral health conditions
• Prop 36 implementation for drug-related offenses
• Mobile crisis response

Location:
The California Endowment
2000 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612

Time:
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

October 9 CSH Policy Summit

Separately, on October 9, the Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) will partner with select invited attendees and other partners to discuss concrete policies that advance solutions to homelessness among people with behavioral health conditions. October 9 Registration for this policy summit will be limited to select invitees working in the homelessness response policy and advocacy leadership space.

Indicate interest in this policy summit in your Words to Deeds registration and organizers will get back to you to confirm registration availability for this session.

Location:
The California Endowment
2000 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612

Time:
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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.