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DHCS 在提案 1 中启动行为健康服务的县级转型：就新的数字政策手册征求公众意见​​ 

各县必须在 2026 年 7 月前为居民建立一套新的透明、负责的心理健康和药物滥用系统​​ 

SACRAMENTO — The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) invites Californians to provide public comment on the first set of directions to counties on their behavioral health transformation. Comments will be accepted on the County Behavioral Health Transformation Policy Manual Module 1 from November 8 through December 2, 2024. The final document will provide guidance to counties in developing their new integrated behavioral plan as required by Proposition 1. To streamline the process of engaging and incorporating public feedback, DHCS developed a digital tool that will allow the public to submit their comments more easily.​​ 

“Through Proposition 1, we are transforming and enhancing the behavioral health landscape in California, making services more accessible and equitable,” said DHCS Director Michelle Baass. “We value public input as we work to implement these policies and make improvements that will benefit all Californians.”​​ 

WHAT’S IN THE MANUAL: The County Behavioral Health Transformation Policy Manual guides counties and partner organizations in meeting Proposition 1’s goals, including integrated community planning, expanded funding, and housing support for people in need. The public comment period allows Californians to provide insights on each section, ensuring the transformation aligns with community needs.​​ 

县行为健康转型政策手册》定稿后，将成为一个多模块的综合指南，帮助各县和合作组织遵守《行为健康服务法》中详细规定的行为健康转型要求，包括制定和实施县综合计划。​​    

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT: To support clarity and efficiency, DHCS is releasing the County Behavioral Health Transformation Policy Manual in smaller, more manageable parts called “modules.” Each module focuses on specific areas of policy and procedure, allowing stakeholders to engage with and understand each section in depth. Module 1 includes guidance on County Integrated Plans, community planning, funding, and housing interventions. The module is being released using software that will allow Californians to directly submit feedback that can be analyzed and incorporated into the County Behavioral Health Transformation Policy Manual.​​ 

HOW TO COMMENT: DHCS encourages interested Californians to review and comment on the County Behavioral Health Transformation Policy Manual Module 1 to provide input through the user-friendly, online platform. This innovative platform allows for more interactive engagement, including new search-friendly functions to aid the content development process, allowing input to be easily provided and taken into consideration. An instructional training video provides additional guidance on submitting comments. Comments must be submitted by 5 p.m. PST on December 2, 2024. For any specific public comment-related inquiries, please email BHTPolicyFeedback@dhcs.ca.gov.​​ 

BIGGER PICTURE: Under Governor Gavin Newsom, California is modernizing the behavioral health delivery system to improve accountability, increase transparency, and expand the capacity of behavioral health care facilities for Californians. Proposition 1, which was passed by voters in May 2024, includes two parts: a $6.4 billion Behavioral Health Bond for treatment settings and housing with services, and historic reform of the Behavioral Health Services Act to focus on people with the most serious illnesses, substance use disorders, and housing needs. DHCS is implementing Proposition 1, including the Behavioral Health Services Act, through several initiatives that will transform behavioral health to improve services for Californians. More information about California’s transformation of the state’s entire mental health and substance use disorder system is available at mentalhealth.ca.gov.​​ 

了解更多信息：有关行为健康转型的一般咨询或反馈，请发送电子邮件至BHTinfo@dhcs.ca.gov。请访问行为健康转型网页，了解最新信息和其他资源，包括近期公开会议的录音。​​ 

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