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.
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.
Adult Programs
Children & Youth
Community Services Programs
Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis & Treatment (EPSDT)
Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)
Mental Health Assistance, Obtaining
Ombudsman
Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)
Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Programs
Veteran's Mental Health 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 Support - Mental Health Plans
Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP)
Cultural Competence
FAQs
Katie A Home Page
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)
Transfer of Medi-Cal Mental Health Functions and Programs from DMH to DHCS
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.
For general Mental Health Services Division question, please contact us at the following:
Phone: 916-322-7445
E-mail: DHCSMHSD@dhcs.ca.gov