CA AB2333

Establishes a behavioral health deputy director within the Office of Emergency Services to ensure access to mental and behavioral health services following natural disasters or declared states of emergency.

Requires the deputy director to collaborate with the Director of Health Care Services to coordinate trauma-related support for affected individuals.

Assigns the deputy director to coordinate licensed behavioral health professionals and ensure availability of trauma specialists to train local emergency response staff.

Requires the Director of Health Care Services, in coordination with the Office of Emergency Services, to immediately request necessary federal waivers to provide health care services in impacted areas during natural disasters or declared emergencies.