Public Comment Period Open December 1 – December 19, 2025
On November 26, DHCS opened the public comment period for draft Module 4 of the
Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) County Policy Manual. Share your feedback through December 19.
The BHSA is California’s updated framework for behavioral health care, designed to expand access, increase housing and workforce capacity, and improve accountability. The County Policy Manual provides phased guidance to support county implementation.
Module 4 provides counties and behavioral health partners with practical guidance on:
- Evidence-Based Practices (EBP): Services proven effective through research and data.
- Community-Defined Evidence Practices (CDEP): Approaches rooted in community experience and cultural relevance.
- Full Service Partnership (FSP) requirements: Standards for intensive, wraparound care for people with the most significant behavioral health needs.
- Oversight and accountability: Clear expectations for reporting, compliance, enforcement, and provider monitoring.
We invite you to review Module 4 and submit your feedback. Your input helps us build a stronger, more responsive behavioral health system for all Californians.
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