California Department of Mental Health

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  • The $125-$150 million annual budget will stimulate new economic activity.
  • The hospital will provide approximately 2,000 jobs with excellent benefits at every wage and skill level.
  • Millions of dollars in local economic activity will be generated every year through newly created jobs that enable increased spending on local goods and services.
  • Every effort will be made to employ local residents.
  • No previous state employment is required for most job categories.

Boosts Local Economy

When fully occupied, the mental health facility will require approximately 2,000 employees at all levels. It is expected that an annual budget of approximately $125-$150 million will be authorized. New jobs bring economic benefits to the local community. Increased wages translate into increased purchase of products and services in the local community. This will, in turn, stimulate other sectors of the local economy. The economic impact generated by this facility on the local community could be as great as $200 million.

Existing state hospitals have been at their locations for over 50 years and have not lowered local property values. In fact, development around the hospitals has generated additional development, adding to the positive economic benefits.

New Quality Local Jobs

The mental health facility will have a positive economic impact on the community.

  • 2,000 jobs that will stimulate other sectors of the local economy.
  • The Department of Mental Health (DMH) intends to make the majority of hires on the "open" basis, which means that persons meeting the minimum qualifications for the positions are eligible to apply for and compete in a competitive examination. Therefore, the majority of the new jobs created by this new facility will be available to non-state employees.