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The California Behavioral Health Planning Council (CBHPC) is a majority Consumer and Family member advisory​ body to state and local government, the Legislature, and residents of California on mental health services in California.​ CBHPC consists of thirty-two members appointed by the DHCS including consumers, family members, providers, and eight state department representatives, as outlined in Public Law 103-321

CBHPC's vision and mission guide its evaluation of California's system of behavioral ​​health care through targeted committee studies, community site visits, and General Session forums and presentations. ​​

The CBHPC informs the Administration and the Legislature on priority issues. We also provide feedback on behavioral health policy and regulations, and on legislative actions based on our Policy Platfor​m​ as part of our federal mandates and state mandates​.​​​

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