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Modernizing Our Behavioral Health System - California …

(9 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) has fundamentally changed how we deliver mental health care in California. For those with the most serious and persistent needs, the MHSA requires every county in the state to …

https://www.chhs.ca.gov/behavioral-health-reform/

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California Moves Faster to Transform Mental Health …

(9 days ago) WEBDETAILS: The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has issued its bond guidance for behavioral health treatment beds and sites (for $3.3 billion, or 75%, of the $4.4 billion overall, for Launch Ready projects), with the request for application to be posted this summer. Additionally, the California Health and Human Services Agency

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/05/14/california-moves-faster-to-transform-mental-health-system-for-all-with-urgent-focus-on-most-seriously-ill-homeless/

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Work Accelerates on Historic Transformation of …

(4 days ago) WEBSacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, original author of the Mental Health Services Act: “Twenty years ago, I never could have dreamed that we would have the strong leadership we have today, committing billions and making courageous policy changes that question the conventional wisdom on mental health.Now, with the …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/03/21/work-accelerates-on-historic-transformation-of-californias-mental-health-system/

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Behavioral Health Transformation

(2 days ago) WEBBehavioral Health Services Act (BHSA). • Expanding the behavioral health workforce to reflect and connect with California’s diverse population. • Focusing on outcomes, accountability, and equity. AB 531 (Irwin, Chapter 789, Statute of 2023): Infrastructure • Funding behavioral health treatment beds, supportive housing, and community sites.

https://www.chhs.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/BHSA-Presentation.pdf

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Modernizing Our Behavioral Health System - California …

(1 days ago) WEBSince 2019, California has embarked on massive investments and policy reforms to re-envision how the state treats mental health and substance use disorders, collectively known as the behavioral health system. Our ongoing re-envisioning of the behavioral health system has already seen more than $10 billion in investments that …

https://www.chhs.ca.gov/blog/2023/03/19/modernizing-our-behavioral-health-system/

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Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) - DHCS

(6 days ago) WEBMental Health Services Act . The MHSA was passed by California voters in 2004 and is funded by a one percent income tax on personal income in excess of $1 million per year. It is designed to expand and transform California's behavioral health system to better serve individuals with, and at risk of, serious mental health issues, and …

https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/mh/Pages/MH_Prop63.aspx

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California poised to amend landmark mental health law - Los …

(Just Now) WEBTogether with the CARE Act and Newsom’s initiatives calling for the reform of mental health services funding, SB 43 is part of a wave of change coming to California’s behavioral health laws.

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-09-15/california-poised-to-enact-key-changes-to-landmark-mental-health-law

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Behavioral Health Transformation - DHCS

(3 days ago) WEBBehavioral Health Transformation (BHT) is the effort that will implement the ballot initiative known as Proposition 1. BHT complements and builds on California's other major behavioral health initiatives including, but not limited to, California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal initiative, the California Behavioral Health Community-Based …

https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/BHT/Pages/home.aspx

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Mental health for all

(8 days ago) WEBFollow along as this change starts July 1, 2026 – a new day for California wellness and mental health. Governor Newsom at a roundtable with mental health advocates. Shortly afterward, he signed the historic reform to the Mental Health Services Act and Infrastructure Bond.

https://mentalhealth.ca.gov/

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The Act: MHSA - MHSOAC

(5 days ago) WEBTo ensure all people get the help they need, state voters in 2004 approved Proposition 63, also known as the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). This sweeping law calls for transformation of the mental health system while improving the quality of life for Californians living with mental health challenges. The MHSA levies a 1 percent tax on

https://mhsoac.ca.gov/the-act-mhsa/

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Governor Newsom Puts Historic Mental Health - California …

(4 days ago) WEBState of California. Senate Bill 326 modernizes the Mental Health Services Act to address today’s behavioral health system and demand for services.These reforms expand services to include treatment for those with substance use disorders, prioritize care for those with the most serious mental illness, provide ongoing resources for housing …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/10/12/governor-newsom-puts-historic-mental-health-transformation-on-march-2024-ballot/

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California Proposition 1, Behavioral Health Services Program and …

(4 days ago) WEBResults are officially certified. Source. Overview How did Proposition 1 change mental health services in California? See also: Measure design Proposition 1 amended the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), which was adopted with the approval of Proposition 63 in 2004. Proposition 63 enacted an additional 1% tax on income above …

https://ballotpedia.org/California_Proposition_1,_Behavioral_Health_Services_Program_and_Bond_Measure_(March_2024)

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Governor Newsom’s Behavioral Health Modernization Proposal

(9 days ago) WEBCalifornia’s behavioral health system, which encompasses mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) needs. Renames the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) to the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) and clarifies that BHSA funding can be used to support substance use disorder services in addition to traditional mental …

https://mhsoac.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/MHMP-Policy-Analysis-7.25.23-Final.pdf

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Mental Health Services Oversight & Accountability Commission …

(2 days ago) WEBThe Commission’s primary function is to oversee the implementation of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). To that end, the Commission distributes grants, collects and shares spending and efficacy data on local programs, spreads best practices, conducts research into critical subject areas like criminal justice involvement of people with mental health …

https://mhsoac.ca.gov/

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Legislature Passes Newsom’s Proposal to Retool Mental Health …

(9 days ago) WEBThe mental health act was passed as Proposition 63 by voters in 2004 and levied a tax of 1% on income above $1 million, known as the “millionaire’s tax.”. That money then flowed from the state to counties for use in five mental health areas, including community support, prevention, and facilities. Funding changes year to year, but the tax

https://californiahealthline.org/news/article/legislature-passes-newsoms-proposal-to-retool-mental-health-services-act/

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Behavioral Health Services - DHCS

(7 days ago) WEBThe Community Services Division (CSD) has oversight on various behavioral health programs and services for adults, youth, and children. CSD is responsible for policy development, oversight, compliance, and monitoring of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), and the development and implementation of the …

https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/Pages/BHS.aspx

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Behavioral Health Services Act Update

(5 days ago) WEBSenate Bill (SB) 326 and Assembly Bill (AB) 531 have passed legislature and were signed by Gov. Newsom on October 12, 2023. Combined they became Proposition (Prop) 1 on the March 2024 ballot. Will rename the Mental Health Services Act the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) Programmatic changes will begin July 1, 2026.

https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/CALACOUNTY/2024/03/18/file_attachments/2818063/CPT%20BHSA%20Presentation%20March%202024.pdf

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GOVERNOR NEWSOM’S TRANSFORMATION OF MENTAL …

(5 days ago) WEBMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Housing with Accountability. Reform with Results. • Major structural reform to the MHSA for the first time in nearly two decades, since voters passed the Mental Health Services Act in 2004. • A $6.38 billion dollar bond for 11,150 new treatment beds and housing units for people with the most acute behavioral health

https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FINAL-BHSA-Fact-Sheet.pdf

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Modernizing California’s Behavioral Health System

(8 days ago) WEBDedicate 30% in local MHSA funding for housing interventions for people living with serious mental illness/serious emotional disturbance and/or substance use disorder who are experiencing homelessness. 30% is approximately $1 billion but will vary year to year. Funding could be used for full spectrum of housing services and supports, rental

https://www.chhs.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Modernizing-Our-Behavioral-Health-System-v4.pdf

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Gov. Newsom to speak about mental health support efforts in …

(4 days ago) WEBREDWOOD CITY – California Gov. Gavin Newsom is speaking in the Bay Area on Tuesday about how the state is trying to transform mental health support. The governor is in Redwood City and is

https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/gov-newsom-to-speak-about-mental-health-support-efforts-in-california-particularly-for-seriously-ill-and-homeless/

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Governor Newsom & Legislative Partners Unveil - California …

(5 days ago) WEBHousing with Accountability. Reform with Results. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Newsom and Legislative leaders are proposing a $4.68 billion bond and modernization of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) for the March 2024 ballot, which together would provide California the resources needed to build 10,000 new beds …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/06/20/governor-newsom-legislative-partners-unveil-transformation-of-californias-mental-health-services-act/

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Bill could end holdup for California research on psychedelics and

(3 days ago) WEBThe panel had long met behind closed doors to make its decisions, but concerns arose last year that it was supposed to fall under the Bagley-Keene Act, a state law requiring open meetings.

https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2024-05-07/california-bill-could-end-holdup-for-studies-on-psychedelics-and-addiction-treatment

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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES

(Just Now) WEBFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs) On October 10, 2023, the Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 43, which made substantive changes to the Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act and a related provision of the Health and Safety Code (HSC). On March 25, 2024, DHCS issued Behavioral Health Information Notice (BHIN) 24-011 to summarize the changes.

https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/provgovpart/Documents/SB-43-FAQs.pdf

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Governor Newsom’s Mental Health Services Act - California …

(6 days ago) WEBSACRAMENTO – Today, the Assembly Health Committee voted overwhelmingly to pass Governor Newsom’s legislation modernizing the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), Senate Bill 326 authored by Senator Susan Eggman (D-Stockton). “Californians know the urgency needed to address the crises our state and our country …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/08/22/governor-newsoms-mental-health-services-act-reform-passes-key-committee/

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California Considers Making Sobriety a Mandatory Requirement …

(2 days ago) WEBThe 200-bed shelter opened in December of 2019. (Beth LaBerge/KQED) Desperate for a way to help the tens of thousands of people living in tents, cars and RVs on California’s streets, lawmakers are attempting to upend a key tenet of the state’s homelessness policy. Two new bills would allow state funding to support sober housing …

https://www.kqed.org/news/11985912/california-considers-mandatory-sobriety-for-homeless-shelter-access

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