​​​​​​​​Mental Health Services Act

The MHSA was passed by California voters in 2004 and is funded by a one percent income tax on personal income in excess of $1 million per year. It is designed to expand and transform California's behavioral health system to better serve individuals with, and at risk of, serious mental health issues, and their families. MHSA addresses a broad continuum of prevention, early intervention, and service needs and the necessary infrastructure, technology, and training elements that effectively support the public behavioral health system.

Mental Health Services Act (Amended in 2020)
County Performance Contract
County MHSA Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plans and Updates
MHSA County Performance Outcomes
​MHSA Legislative Historical Information​

​Program Policy                                 

​County Program Reviews               

​Fiscal Oversight                               

Publication & Resources​                  

​Performance Dashboard                  \

MHSA Data Reports           ​               

Announcements

Information Notices

22-052: Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Allocation and Methodology for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23
22-044: Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Annual Program Review
22-028: Mental Health Services Act County Population
22-001: Use of Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Funds for Prevention and Early Intervention Programs
21-057: Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Allocation and Methodology for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22
21-050: Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) 2022 Annual Program Review
21-042: Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Revenue and Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21
21-041: Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Program Implementation
21-040: Extended MHSA-related COVID-19 Flexibilities
21-022E: Mental Health Services Act County Population
20-075: Implementation of Assembly Bill (AB) 1976: Mental Health Services: Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT)
20-057: Use of MHSA Funds for Substance Use Disorder Treatment
20-056: Peer Support Services - Funding Sources
20-040: MHSA-related Flexibilities during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Forms​

DHCS 5510 MHSA Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan or Update Extension FY 2021-22
DHCS Form 5259: Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Assessment Reporting Form
DHCS Form 5290: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT PLAN OF CORRECTION

Helpful Links​

Crisis and Recovery Enhancement (CARE) MHSA Technical Assistance Center Website
Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) COVID-19 Response

Fact Sheets

How can MHSA be used to support Homeless Individuals?
How Can MHSA Be Used To Support Individuals In The Criminal Justice System?

DHCS is continuously and collaboratively working with state and federal officials to best serve the clients and the stakeholders by providing resources, timely clarifications, requesting waivers and issuing guidance to the counties. The DHCS Response page includes updated information and guidance in addressing and responding to COVID-19.

Contact Us

Inquiries about the Mental Health Services Act may be sent to mhsa@dhcs.ca.gov  ​​​​​

Last modified date: 11/30/2022 3:37 PM