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Invest in your Future
Apply for the 2026 Anthony Myers Memorial Scholarship
Are you on your way to becoming a licensed Psychiatric Technician? Let the California Association of Psychiatric Technicians help fund your education!
Scholarship Awards
Up to 10 scholarships of $1,000 each
Top Scholarship: $2,000
Runner-up: $1,500
Who Can Apply?
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in a California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians accredited Psychiatric Technician program,
- are a *CAPT member, a relative of a retired or active *CAPT member, or reside in a *CAPT member’s household. *The active CAPT member must be a member in good standing since January 18, 2026.
- Previous CAPT scholarship recipients are not eligible.
How to Apply
Complete the online application using the provided link and submit the required documents, including proof of enrollment and recommendation letters. Write a short statement about your passion for becoming a Psychiatric Technician.
Deadline: July 18, 2026
Late applications will not be accepted.
BARGAINING UNIT 18 MEMBER(S) CURRENTLY IN NEED OF C.L. DONATIONS
Atascadero Chapter
Rigoberto Rangel
CAPT got the concept of Catastrophic Leave off the ground two decades ago; the program’s been in our state Bargaining Unit 18 contract since 1989.
Article 6.9 of the CAPT contract gives state-employed Psych Techs and related professionals the right to request leave donations from coworkers in cases of financial hardship due to injury or the prolonged illness of the state Bargaining Unit 18 member or his or her family member, or for parental or adoption leave purposes. View flier.
March 19, 2026
The candidate declaration period for the 2026 Chapter Officer Elections officially closed at 5:00 p.m. on March 10, 2026.
Chapters Holding Elections
Elections will be conducted in the following chapters where officer positions are contested:
- Stockton Chapter
- Community Facilities Chapter
Ballot packets for these chapters will be mailed no later than April 1, 2026, and will include detailed voting instructions, candidate statements, and return materials. View flier.
Member Meeting
26th March 2026
The CAPT Northern Southern Chapter will hold a member meeting on Microsoft Teams on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. To participate, RSVP your attendance to chapter president Walter Lewis at (760) 520-5159 or socalprez@psychtechs.net.
Agenda
The meeting topic will cover the Southern Corrections Chapter budget. View flier.
CAPT Board Endorses Eric Swalwell For Governor
March 5, 2026
On March 4, 2026, the CAPT Board of Directors voted unanimously to endorse Eric Swalwell for Governor of California. CAPT is proud to be the first state employee bargaining unit to announce an endorsement of Congressman Swalwell in the 2026 gubernatorial race.
CAPT’s endorsement followed a series of candidate interviews in which the Board evaluated each candidate’s positions on issues affecting state employees, mental health professionals, workplace safety, and collective bargaining rights.
“CAPT’s endorsement of Eric Swalwell reflects our commitment to supporting leaders who recognize the vital role Psychiatric Technicians play in California’s public safety and mental health systems. Our members serve on the frontlines in state hospitals, correctional facilities, developmental centers, and community programs, caring for some of California’s most vulnerable populations. We need leadership that respects collective bargaining, values public employees, and understands that safe facilities and quality care depend on a strong workforce. Congressman Swalwell demonstrated a clear understanding of these priorities.”
— Eric Soto, CAPT State President View flier.
