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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​DHCS Behavioral Health Stakeholder Advisory Committee

The DHCS Behavioral Health Stakeholder Advisory Committee (BH-SAC) is a broad-based body to disseminate information and receive coordinated input regarding DHCS behavioral health activities. It was created as part of the ongoing DHCS effort to integrate behavioral health (BH) with the rest of the health care system, and incorporates existing groups that have advised DHCS on behavioral health topics. Following the model of the Stakeholder Advisory Committee, the BH-SAC advises the DHCS Director on the behavioral health components of the Medi-Cal program as well as behavioral health policy issues more broadly.

The BH-SAC convenes a diverse and visible stakeholder advisory group of leaders and representatives from key behavioral health concerns, including counties,​ providers, and policy organizations to provide feedback and guidance to DHCS on BH issues.​

Next Meeting

Date: Wednesday, May 21​, 2025​
Time: ​9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. ​​
Location: DHCS 1700 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 
(first floor, conference room 17.1014)

Virtual Attendance
Meeting Resources
  • Access the agenda and materials for the upcoming meeting.


Assistive Services​

DHCS will provide free assistive services, including: 
  • ​Language and sign-language interpretation.
  • Real-time captioning. 
  • Notetakers.
  • Reading or writing assistance.
  • Conversions of training or meeting materials into braille,
    ​large print, audio, or electronic format. 
To request alternative formats or language services, please call or write:

Department of Health Care Services 
Office of Communications
1501 Capitol Ave, MS 0025
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 440-7660  

Please note that the range of assistive services available may be limited
​if requests are received less than ten working days prior to the meeting.​


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Provide Public Comment


Members of the public are encouraged to participate in BH-SAC meetings. 

Speaking During the Meeting:
  • ​Public comment is accepted during designated times on the agenda.
  • Both in-person and virtual attendees are welcome to share their thoughts.  
  • DHCS will listen carefully to your thoughts, but will not provide an immediate response. 
  • Each speaker is allowed up to one minute to share their comments.
  • All comments will be recorded in the meeting summary.
  • If time runs out, members of the public can share their thoughts via email. 
Submitting Comments in Writing

Contact Us

​For general inquiries or to receive more information abou​t meetings, please email BehavioralHealthSAC@dhcs.ca.gov.​​​

​Resources


As of July 1, 2019, the following stakeholde​r groups will be part of BH-SAC:

​Note: Other BH advisory groups may be incorporated into BH-SAC at a later date.

2025 Meeting Dates

  • February 19, 2025
  • May 21, 2025
  • July 23, 2025
  • October 29, 2025​

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