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Through BH-CONNECT, DHCS is expanding coverage of key evidence-based practices (EBPs) to support adult Medi-Cal members living with significant behavioral health needs. The Behavioral Health Plans listed below have opted-in to cover the selected EBPs:

20 MADERA COUNTY

Evidence-Based Practice	Delivery System	Effective Date
Assertive Community Treatment	SMHS	7/1/2026
Forensic Assertive Community Treatment	SMHS	7/1/2026
Coordinated Specialty Care for First Episode Psychosis	SMHS	7/1/2026
Clubhouse Services	SMHS	7/1/2026
Enhanced Community Health Worker Services (SMHS)	SMHS	7/1/2026
Enhanced Community Health Worker Services (DMC/DMC-ODS)	DMC-ODS	7/1/2026
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment (SMHS)	SMHS	7/1/2026
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment (DMC/DMC-ODS)	DMC-ODS	7/1/2026

24 MERCED COUNTY

Evidence-Based Practice	Delivery System	Effective Date
Enhanced Community Health Worker Services (SMHS)	SMHS	5/1/2026

28 NAPA COUNTY

Evidence-Based Practice	Delivery System	Effective Date
Assertive Community Treatment	SMHS	7/1/2026
Forensic Assertive Community Treatment	SMHS	7/1/2026
Coordinated Specialty Care for First Episode Psychosis	SMHS	7/1/2026

33 RIVERSIDE COUNTY

Evidence-Based Practice	Delivery System	Effective Date
Assertive Community Treatment	SMHS	7/1/2026
Forensic Assertive Community Treatment	SMHS	7/1/2026
Coordinated Specialty Care for First Episode Psychosis	SMHS	7/1/2026
Enhanced Community Health Worker Services (SMHS)	SMHS	2/11/2026
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment (SMHS)	SMHS	7/1/2026
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment (DMC/DMC-ODS)	DMC-ODS	7/1/2026

34 SACRAMENTO COUNTY

Evidence-Based Practice	Delivery System	Effective Date
Assertive Community Treatment	SMHS	7/1/2026
Forensic Assertive Community Treatment	SMHS	7/1/2026
Coordinated Specialty Care for First Episode Psychosis	SMHS	7/1/2027
Enhanced Community Health Worker Services (SMHS)	SMHS	7/1/2025
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment (SMHS)	SMHS	7/1/2028

37 SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Evidence-Based Practice	Delivery System	Effective Date
Assertive Community Treatment	SMHS	6/1/2026
Forensic Assertive Community Treatment	SMHS	7/1/2026
Coordinated Specialty Care for First Episode Psychosis	SMHS	7/1/2026
Clubhouse Services	SMHS	7/1/2026
Enhanced Community Health Worker Services (SMHS)	SMHS	6/13/2025
Enhanced Community Health Worker Services (DMC/DMC-ODS)	DMC-ODS	6/13/2025
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment (SMHS)	SMHS	7/1/2026
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment (DMC/DMC-ODS)	DMC-ODS	7/1/2026

39 SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY

Evidence-Based Practice	Delivery System	Effective Date
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment (SMHS)	SMHS	7/1/2026

41 SAN MATEO COUNTY

Evidence-Based Practice	Delivery System	Effective Date
Clubhouse Services	SMHS	7/1/2026

42 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY 

Evidence-Based Practice	Delivery System	Effective Date
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment (SMHS)	SMHS	7/1/2026
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment (DMC/DMC-ODS)	DMC-ODS	7/1/2026

43 SANTA CLARA COUNTY

Evidence-Based Practice	Delivery System	Effective Date
Assertive Community Treatment	SMHS	4/6/2026
Forensic Assertive Community Treatment	SMHS	4/6/2026
Coordinated Specialty Care for First Episode Psychosis	SMHS	7/13/2026
Enhanced Community Health Worker Services (SMHS)	SMHS	11/5/2025
Enhanced Community Health Worker Services (DMC/DMC-ODS)	DMC-ODS	6/1/2026
	Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment (SMHS)	SMHS	10/7/2025

45 SHASTA COUNTY

Evidence-Based Practice	Delivery System	Effective Date
Clubhouse Services	SMHS	7/1/2026

Last Updated: 05/11/2026