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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 
  

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Contact us:

Department of Health Care Services Office of the Ombudsman

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST (excluding holidays)
By Phone: (888) 452-8609

By email: MMCDOmbudsmanOffice@dhcs.ca.gov