California Behavioral Health Planning Council
The California Behavioral Health Planning Council (CBHPC) is a majority Persons with Lived Experience and Family Member advisory body to state and local government, the Legislature, and residents of California on behavioral health services in California. CBHPC consists of thirty-two members appointed by the DHCS including persons with lived experience, 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 next Quarterly meeting will be held on October 20-23, 2026 at the Embassy Suites San Francisco Airport-South San Francisco, in South San Francisco, CA.
- The 2025 Data Notebook Report: Overview on Wellness and Recovery Centers is now posted.
About CBHPC
- Overview
Mission and Vision of the Council - Roles and Responsibilities
State and Federal roles and responsibilities of the Planning Council - Council Priorities
Council priorities and goals - Council Members
Information about Council composition, current members, and how to apply for appointment - Contact Us
CBHPC contact information - CA Mental Health Master Plan
Establishes priorities for the service delivery system and analyzes critical policy issues as required by Welfare & Institutions Code 5732(b) and Public Law 99-660.
CBHPC Meetings
- Upcoming Quarterly Meetings
Information about future Planning Council Meetings - CBHPC Committees and Workgroups
Links to committee and workgroup pages for meeting and other information - Past Meeting Materials
Archived agendas and meeting materials - Approved Meeting Minutes
Approved meeting minutes from past committee and general session meetings - CBHPC Public Forums
Information about CBHPC Public Forums
News and Reports
- Behavioral Health Transformation (BHT)
Information on the implementation of Proposition 1 (the Behavioral Health Services Act and the Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act) including policy recommendations, advocacy efforts, and resources to get involved - CBHPC Reports
White Papers, Annual Reports, Legislative Reports, and Committee Surveys - Advocacy
Advocacy activities as mandated under Public Law 102-321 and Welfare and Institutions Code 5772, including letters to the Legislature, the Governor’s Office, and the Department of Health Care Services. - Data Notebook
Annual project that surveys local behavioral health boards