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 by county:
19 LOS ANGELES
Evidence-Based Practice Delivery System Effective Date Clubhouse Services SMHS 7/1/2026 Enhanced Community Health Worker Services (SMHS) SMHS 7/1/2026
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
21 MARIN COUNTY
Evidence-Based Practice Delivery System Effective Date Clubhouse Services SMHS 7/1/2026 Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment (SMHS) SMHS 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
45 SHASTA COUNTY
Evidence-Based Practice Delivery System Effective Date Clubhouse Services SMHS 7/1/2026
