​Resources​

Frequently Asked Questions

These pages represent the work of the California Department of Health Care Services in implementing Proposition 1, a key component of Governor Newsom's Mental Health for All Initiative. More information about the contributions of other agencies and departments can be found via the Department of Veterans' Affairs, California Department of Public Health​, and the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

​Resources​​​​

• BHSA County Policy Manual​​
  
• BHSA Myths vs. Reality (October 2025)
• Mental Health for ALL: Messaging Guide
  
• Behavioral Health Services Act: Revenue Stability Workgroup Report (May 2025)​
  
• Mental Health for ALL: Proposition 1 Overview for Housing Providers (November 2024)​
  
• Behavioral Health Transformation Overview​ (August 2024)​
  
• Proposition 1 Fact Sheet​ (August 2024)
  
• How to Use Behavioral Health Services Act/Mental Health Services Act Funds for Housing​ (July 2024)
  
• Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Round 1: Launch Ready (July 2024)​
• Behavioral Health Services Act: Maximizing Funding Opportunities (July 2024)
  
• BHT Implementation Timeline​ (May 2024)
  
• Behavioral Health Bond Act of 2024: Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Round 1 and 2

Presentati​​ons

• California State Association of Counties Legislative Conference Presentation (April 2024)
  
• Behavioral Health Reform Presentation Slides (January 2024)
  
• California's Behavioral Health System Reform Package Webinar (July 2024)
  
• Mental Health for ALL: California's Behavioral Health Transformation PowerPoint Slides (July 2024)
  

Infographics​

• Licensing and Certification Reference Guide (October 2025)​
  
• Community Planning Process and Local Stakeholder Engagement Infographic
  
• Behavioral Health Settings, Sources, and Funding
  
• BHT Overview of Changes
  
• BHSA Funding Opportunities
  
• County Reporting Timelines
  
• MHSA vs BHSA Funding
  
• Target Populations Infographic​
  

BHCIP

• BHCIP Overview
  
• Understanding Outpatient Treatment Slots and Calculating Facility Slot Capacity and Individuals Served Annually
  

BHSA Integrated Plan Development Resources

• County Funding Sources for Integrated Plan (October 2025)​​​​
  
• BHSA FY 2025-26 Prudent Reserve
  
• Full Service Partnership - Adult Levels of Care Comparison Chart
  
• Integrated Plan Webinar Series
  
• Integrated Plan Budget Instruction Manual
  
• Integrated Plan Budget Sheet Training Video (Part1) - YouTube
  
• Integrated Plan Budget Sheet Training Video (Part2) - YouTube
  
• BHT Care Continuum Inventory
  
• CalMHSA/BHSA Meaningful Engagement Guidebook (May 2025)​
  
• CalMHSA Data Explainer Webinar Series​
• CalMHSA Medi-Cal Provider Training

• ​Homekey+ Progra​m
  
• BHSA: Population-Based Prevention Program Guide - Phase 1​​