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
Please click here to see the MHSA Events Calendar
MHSA 30-Day Public Comment Period has Commenced!
Dear MHSA Stakeholders and Community Partners:
The 30-Day Public Comment Period for the FY2023 MHSA Mid-Year Adjustment and FY2024-2026 MHSA Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan (Draft Plan) has commenced.
The public comment period is open from September 26 through October 26, 2022.
To view the FY23 MHSA Mid-Year Adjustment and FY24-26 MHSA Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan (Draft Plan), please click on the picture below:
To enter your comments related to the Draft Plan, please use the corresponding links below and clearly state the page numbers you are referring to for each individual comment you provide:
- FY2023 MHSA Mid-Year Adjustment (Draft Plan): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FY23_MYA_30daypublicposting
- FY2024-2026 MHSA Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan (Draft Plan): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FY24-26_30daypublicposting
The public is also invited to submit comments directly to [email protected].
If you need to access a paper copy of the Draft Plans or have difficulties reading it online, please email us at: [email protected].
My Voice Our Change 2022 MHSA Community Survey Update:
The Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Department is excited to share the findings from our 2022 MHSA Survey and Community Conversations!
Click here to read the complete 2022 MHSA Community Program Planning Process Evaluation Report.
Dear Stakeholders and Community Partners
The County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department (BHSD) invites you to participate in the community program planning (CPP) sessions for the MHSA FY 2024-2026 Three-Year Plan. The meetings will take place in-person at Social Services Agency Facility, 353 W Julian St, San Jose, CA 95110, 1st Floor Conference Room. A view-only and listen-only option is also available for individuals unable to attend in-person CPP meetings. Please click on the “Register Here” link for each CPP meeting to learn more!
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MHSA Community Program Planning Process Kick-Off Retreat
6/21 10:00am-1:00pm |
Social Services Agency View-Only and Listen-Only Link: https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/91559103162 Note: Meeting will not be recorded and meeting participation will be limited if joining virtually. |
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Recommendations for the Access & Unplanned Services System of Care Retreat: Presentation + Community Feedback 6/29 9:30am-12:30pm |
Social Services Agency View-Only and Listen-Only Link: https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/98034158810 Note: Meeting will not be recorded and meeting participation will be limited if joining virtually. |
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Recommendations for the Children, Youth, and Families System of Care Retreat: Presentation + Community Feedback 7/6 9:30am-12:30pm |
Social Services Agency View-Only and Listen-Only Link: https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/98034158810 Note: Meeting will not be recorded and meeting participation will be limited if joining virtually. |
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Recommendations for the Workforce, Education & Training Retreat: Presentation + Community Feedback 7/13 10am-12pm |
Social Services Agency View-Only and Listen-Only Link: https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/98034158810 Note: Meeting will not be recorded and meeting participation will be limited if joining virtually. |
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Recommendations for the Adult/Older Adult System of Care Retreat (Part 1): Presentation + Community Feedback 7/20 9:30am-12:30pm |
Virtual Meeting Only (No In-person Meeting) View-Only and Listen-Only Link: https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/98034158810 Note: Meeting will not be recorded. |
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Recommendations for the Adult/Older Adult System of Care Retreat (Part 2): Presentation + Community Feedback 7/22 9:30am-12:30pm |
Social Services Agency View-Only and Listen-Only Link: https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/98034158810 Note: Meeting will not be recorded and meeting participation will be limited if joining virtually. |
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Continued Discussions of Recommendations Based on Community Feedback for Children, Youth & Families and Access & Unplanned Services Presentation + Community Feedback Round 2 8/3 9:30am-12:30pm |
Social Services Agency Zoom Link: https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/98034158810 Note: Meeting will not be recorded and meeting participation will be limited if joining virtually. |
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Continued Discussions of Recommendations Based on Community Feedback for Adult and Older Adult Part 1 and 2 Presentation + Community Feedback Round 2 8/10 9:30am-12:30pm |
Social Services Agency Zoom Link: https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/98034158810 Note: Meeting will not be recorded and meeting participation will be limited if joining virtually. |
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MHSA Informational Session 8/24 9:30am-11:00am |
Social Services Agency Zoom Link: https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/98034158810 Note: Meeting will not be recorded and meeting participation will be limited if joining virtually. |
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MHSA FY 2024-2026 Informational Session prior to 30-day public posting 9/6 9:30am-11:00am |
Social Services Agency Zoom Link: https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/98034158810 Note: Meeting will not be recorded and meeting participation will be limited if joining virtually. |
*Note: Additional planning meetings may be scheduled throughout the summer. Please stay connected to this page for the most current schedule information.
My Voice Our Change 2022 MHSA Community Survey Update:
Thank you for your interest in the County of Santa Clara Mental Health and Substance Use Services Survey, sponsored by the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Department.
The 2022 MHSA Survey is now closed. Findings from the survey will be shared in the summer of 2022.
Please visit www.sccbhsd.org/mhsa for the latest updates or contact [email protected] if you have any additional questions.
Trusted Response Urgent Support Team (TRUST) Final Logo Voting:
Dear Community Partners,
The Trusted Response Urgent Support Team (TRUST), formerly known as the INN 15: Community Mobile Response (CMR) Program, has come a long way since the work began in the Fall of 2020. We have had numerous conversations to discuss how the community views a new mobile crisis response program in Santa Clara County. We invited the community to vote for the permanent program name and renamed the CMR program to the TRUST program. We held a contest to give community artists an opportunity to design the program logo. We initiated a Request for Proposal (RFP) process inviting community-based partners to apply to deliver program services, with the aim to launch service delivery this year.
The final step before the program launch is to decide the look of the TRUST program. Please join us on April 7, 2022 from 3:30pm-5:00pm to view the final design concepts for the TRUST logo and cast your vote for how the final logo will look. Please click here to register to attend this meeting.
2022 Community Conversations:
Share your voice and provide input to help inform future mental health and substance use services and priorities by participating in one of our upcoming virtual community conversations!
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Community Conversations Meetings |
Meeting Information |
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Re-entry Population 2/4 3:30pm - 5:00pm Hosted by BHSD |
2. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594887958 |
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Filipino Community 2/7 12:00pm-1:30pm Hosted by BHSD |
1. Meeting Flyer in: English // Tagalog 2. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594887958 |
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Adult Spanish Speaking Community 2/8 12:30pm-2:00pm Hosted by Gardner Health Services & BHSD |
1. Meeting Flyer in: English // Spanish 2. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594887958 |
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Spanish Speaking Parent Community 2/8 6:30pm-8:00pm Hosted by Rebekah Children’s Services & BHSD |
1. Meeting Flyer in English // Spanish 2. Zoom link: https://rcskids-org.zoom.us/j/87925190938 |
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All Clients/Consumers 2/12 12:00pm-1:30pm Hosted by NAMI & BHSD |
2. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594887958 |
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Spanish Speaking Adult LGBTQ+ 2/17 3:30pm-5:00pm Hosted by Gardner Health Services & BHSD |
1. Meeting Flyer in English // Spanish 2. Zoom Link: https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/95771415728 |
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Older Adult Population 2/17 3:30pm-5:00pm Hosted by Social Services Agency & BHSD |
2. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594887958 |
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North County Community 2/24 12:00pm-1:30pm Hosted by Project Safety Net & BHSD |
2. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594887958 |
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Refugee Community 3/1 12:00pm-1:30pm Hosted by AACI & BHSD |
2. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594887958 |
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TGI+ Folks 3/3 2:30pm-4:00pm Hosted by LGBTQ Wellness & The Q Corner & BHSD |
2. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594887958 |
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LGBQAP2S+ Folks 3/4 2:00pm-3:30pm Hosted by LGBTQ Wellness & The Q Corner & BHSD |
2. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594887958 |
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Vietnamese Speaking Community 3/4 4:30-6:00pm Hosted by BHSD |
1. Meeting Flyer in: English // Vietnamese 2. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594887958 |
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Youth Ages 16-25 3/8 6:00pm-7:30pm Hosted by Bill Wilson Center & BHSD |
2. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594887958 Meeting ID: 835 9488 7958 One tap mobile: +16699006833,,83594887958# Phone number: 669-900-6833 |
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Chinese Speaking Community 3/10 6:00pm-7:30pm Hosted by BHSD |
1. Meeting Flyer: English // Chinese 2. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594887958 |
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African Immigrant Community 3/11 7:00pm-8:30pm Hosted by Cultural Community Wellness Program (CCWP) African Immigrant Team & BHSD |
2. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594887958 |
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Community Conversation with Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor Otto Lee 3/18 4:00pm-5:30pm Hosted by Santa Clara County Supervisor Otto Lee & BHSD |
2. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594887958 |
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County and CBO Clinicians and Direct Line Staff supporting Children, Youth, and Families 3/22 12:00pm-1:30pm Hosted by BHSD |
2. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594887958 |
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Spanish Speaking Community 3/23 6:00pm-7:30pm Hosted by AACI & BHSD |
1. Meeting Flyer: English || Español 2. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594887958 |
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African & African Ancestry Community 3/25 12:00pm-1:30pm Hosted by UJima & BHSD |
2. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594887958 |
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County and CBO Clinicians and Direct Line Staff supporting Access and Unplanned Services Including Suicide & Crisis Service/Hotline, and Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Services 3/28 12:00pm-1:30pm Hosted by BHSD |
2. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594887958 |
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Dependency Wellness Court Participants 3/28 3:30pm-5:00pm Hosted by BHSD |
2. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594887958 |
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Native American Community 3/28 6:30pm-8:00pm Hosted by Cultural Community Wellness Program (CCWP) Native American Team & BHSD |
2. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594887958 |
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County and CBO Clinicians and Direct Line Staff supporting Adult and Older Adult 3/30 12:00pm-1:30pm Hosted by BHSD |
2. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594887958 |
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MHSA and Youth Age 16-25 3/30 5:00pm-7:00pm Hosted by AllCove & BHSD |
2. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594887958 |
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Native American Community 3/30 7:00pm-8:00pm Hosted by Cultural Community Wellness Program (CCWP) Native American Team & BHSD |
2. Zoom link:: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594887958 |
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English Speaking Parent Group 3/31 6:00pm-7:30pm Hosted by Parents Helping Parents & BHSD |
2. Zoom link:: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594887958 |
Adopted FY2022 MHSA Mid-Year Adjustment and FY2023 MHSA Annual Update Plan:
Thank you to everyone who has participated and continues to support the MHSA Community Program Planning Process. Please use the following link to access the FY2022 MHSA Mid-Year Adjustment Plan and FY23 MHSA Annual Plan Update adopted by the Board of Supervisors on December 14, 2021: FY2022 MHSA Mid-Year Adjustment & FY2023 MHSA Annual Plan Update ADOPTED 12/14/2021
Please send all MHSA related comments/questions to:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sccbhsd.org/mhsa
MHSA Components
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Quick Links - SCC MHSA Contact Information
- SCC MHSA Stakeholder Leadership Committee
- Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) as of 01-27-20
- California Department of Health Care Services
- Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC)
- California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA)
- MHSA/MH System/Glossary of Terms