Mental Health Services Act

In November 2004, California voters passed Proposition 63, the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). The MHSA provides for a 1% tax on taxable personal income over $1 million. MHSA tax revenues will be distributed to California counties through a contract with the California Department of Health Care Services (DCHS). The MHSA calls for a transformed behavioral health system where access is easier, services are more effective, out-of-home and institutional care are reduced, and stigma toward those with severe mental illness or serious emotional disturbance no longer exists. Through the provisions of the MHSA, California counties worked with stakeholders to create a comprehensive, state-of-the-art, culturally competent behavioral health services system that promotes recovery/wellness for adults and older adults with severe mental illness, and resiliency for children and youth with serious emotional disorders and their families.

WHAT'S NEW

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Dear Stakeholders and Community Partners

The County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department invites you to participate in the following community program planning sessions for the MHSA FY 2024-2026 Three-Year Plan:

Community Program Planning Meetings	Location & Registration
MHSA Community Program Planning Process Kick-Off Retreat Proposed Planning Process Timeline Finance Update Data Findings (community + consumers + executive summary level for systems of care) 6/21 10:00am-1:00pm	Learning Partnership 1075 E Santa Clara St San Jose, CA 95116 Training Rooms 3 & 4 Register Here
Recommendations for the Children, Youth, and Families System of Care Retreat: Presentation + Community Feedback 6/29 9:30am-12:30pm	Learning Partnership 1075 E Santa Clara St San Jose, CA 95116 Training Rooms 3 & 4 Register Here
Recommendations for the Access & Unplanned Services System of Care Retreat: Presentation + Community Feedback 7/6 9:30am-12:30pm	Learning Partnership 1075 E Santa Clara St San Jose, CA 95116 Training Rooms 3 & 4 Register Here
Recommendations for the Workforce, Education & Training Retreat: Presentation + Community Feedback 7/13 10am-12pm	Learning Partnership 1075 E Santa Clara St San Jose, CA 95116 Training Rooms 3 & 4 Register Here
Recommendations for the Adult/Older Adult System of Care Retreat (Part 1): Presentation + Community Feedback 7/20 9:30am-12:30pm	Learning Partnership 1075 E Santa Clara St San Jose, CA 95116 Training Rooms 3 & 4 Register Here
Recommendations for the Adult/Older Adult System of Care Retreat (Part 2): Presentation + Community Feedback 7/22 9:30am-12:30pm	Learning Partnership 1075 E Santa Clara St San Jose, CA 95116 Training Rooms 3 & 4 Register Here

Community Program Planning Meetings

Location & Registration

MHSA Community Program Planning Process Kick-Off Retreat

Proposed Planning Process Timeline
Finance Update
Data Findings (community + consumers + executive summary level for systems of care)

6/21 10:00am-1:00pm