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 Platform as part of our federal mandates and state mandates.

What’s New 

• The Legislation and Public Policy Committee is holding an In-Between Meeting on May 20, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
  
• The Workforce and Employment Committee is holding an In-Between Meeting on May 21, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
  
• The Peer Certification Fact Sheet provides a brief summary of Senate Bill 803 Peer Support Specialist Certification Program along with the Council’s role, advocacy efforts, and recommendations. 
  
• The next Quarterly meeting will be held on June 16-19, 2026 at the Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center/Riverside Convention Center in Riverside, CA.
• The 2025 Data Notebook Report: Overview on Wellness and Recovery Centers is now posted. 
• Please visit our one-pager on How to Participate in Your Local Community Planning Process, a document that was created for our Council members and is available for all.