Oversight and Monitoring and Early Intervention Evidence-Based Practices List

On July 31, 2025, the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) will host a public listening session on several topics, including Oversight and Monitoring and the Early Intervention Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) List under the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA).

Oversight and Monitoring is DHCS' systematic supervision and evaluation of how behavioral health services are delivered. The curated Early Intervention EBP List includes treatment and prevention strategies that target individuals showing early signs of mental illness or substance use problems to improve outcomes and reduce progression. EBPs have been clinically reviewed and codified, meaning the practices have been manualized to ensure the fidelity of implementation in a variety of settings. Community-Defined Evidence Practices (CDEP) are community-based behavioral health practices that have reached a strong level of support within specific communities.

In March 2024, California voters passed Proposition 1, which includes the BHSA and Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act. During this session, which is open to the public, participants may comment on DHCS’ proposed approach for Oversight and Monitoring policies and the legislatively mandated Early Intervention EBP List under the BHSA to help shape the future of behavioral health in California.