Mental Health Services Division

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If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and need immediate assistance, please call "911" and explain the nature of your problem to the operator.

The Mental Health Services Division (MHSD) administers a number of mental health programs for Children and Youth, Adults and Older Adults.
Individuals seeking non-crisis, general Mental Health Services or information should contact their County Mental Health Department or visit the INDIVIDUALS page.
Providers or those interested in becoming Mental Health providers will find information at the PROVIDERS & PARTNERS page.

Programs and Services

Adult Programs
Children & Youth
Community Services Programs
Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)
Mental Health Assistance, Obtaining
Ombudsman
Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)

Program Resources

Behavioral Health Data (CalEQRO Website)
California Mental Health Planning Council (CMHPC)
County Behavioral Health Director's Association of CA (CBHDA)
County Claims Customer Service (MedCCC)
County Oversight and Support
FAQs
Medi-Cal Compliance
Medi-Cal Mental Health Services Referral Processes (Flow Charts)
Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services
Patients' Rights
Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR)
Professional Licensing Waivers (PLWs)

Publications

1915(b) Consolidated Specialty Mental Health Services Waiver
Forms

Systems

BHIS
ITWS

For Information Technology support, please contact 1 (800) 579-0874 or e-mail HelpDesk@dhcs.ca.gov for support.

Contact us:

For general Mental Health Services Division question, please contact us directly.
By phone: (916) 322-7445
By e-mail: DHCSMHSD@dhcs.ca.gov

Last modified date: 1/15/2020 4:12 PM