The public comment period is now OPEN for the draft Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) County Policy Manual Module 5 through March 27.
Your feedback will help shape statewide behavioral health policy: https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/BHT/Pages/Public-Comment.aspx
#MentalHealthForAll
Two years after Prop 1 (Behavioral Health Services Act reforms + $6.4B bond), DHCS is expanding care through the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program.
$2.9B awarded; Estimated impact: ~6,800 beds + ~26,700 outpatient slots statewide. https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/BHT/Pages/IPCP-FAQ.aspx
Today, the County of San Diego broke ground on a Bond BHCIP project to build the Edgemoor Acute Psychiatric Hospital—expanding access to acute behavioral health care with 12 new beds and an investment of $16.8M.
🔗 Learn more about BHCIP: infrastructure.buildingcalhhs.com.
Today, on the start of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, we celebrate inclusion, access & community and honor the experiences, contributions & rights of people with developmental disabilities—this month & every month. #EveryoneBelongs #DDAM2026
Join us for the Behavioral Health Transformation Quality and Equity Advisory Committee webinar. 🗓️ Mar 18, 2026 🕒 12 to 2 p.m. PDT 🔗 https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/BHT/Pages/Registration-QEAC-260318.aspx
#BehavioralHealth #Webinar #DHCS #BHT #QualityEquity #QEAC
Group of people in a bright room, one person is standing and smiling, while others are seated and clapping. The image promotes "Transforming Behavioral Health" by CalHHS.
California is building a full behavioral health continuum of care, from prevention & early intervention to crisis response, treatment, housing & long-term recovery support.
The goal: the right care, at the right time, in the right setting.
DHCS is accepting proposals from experts in life-saving overdose prevention, treatment, & recovery services to present at the SUD Integrated Care Conference in Long Beach from August 25 – 27, 2026.
Deadline for submitting proposals is March 20, 2026.
https://www.cce.csus.edu/sudconference
📢 DHCS released the Implementation Plan for New Federal Eligibility and Enrollment Changes Under H.R. 1 to guide upcoming Medi-Cal changes required by federal law. Learn what’s changing and how we’re supporting members: https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/federal-impacts/Pages/HR-1-Implementation-Plan.aspx
You're not alone, and help is available 💙 The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available anytime, anywhere to provide compassionate support. Trained, caring counselors are ready to listen and connect you with local resources.
📱 Text/call 988 | 💻 Chat 988California.org
Groundbreaking day in Santa Clara County! 🎉
Heritage Vila, LLC will transform an existing site into a 60‑bed Adult Residential SUD Treatment Facility, adding wraparound services and holistic care for those most in need. 💙 #HeritageVila #BHCIP #SUDTreatment #BehavioralHealth #SantaClaraCounty
To our partners and providers—thank you. Provider networks continue to grow to meet whole-person care needs throughout California.
Review the full report:
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/a07f998dfefa497fbd7613981e4f6117
🎥 See how Central Neighborhood Health Foundation is using PATH CITED funds to expand care for Medi-Cal members across San Bernadino and Riverside counties.
Local providers = local impact.
#PATHCITED #MediCal
DHCS is accepting workshop proposals for this year's 20th Annual Substance Use Disorder Integrated Care Conference, to be held August 25 – 27, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach.
The deadline to submit a proposal is March 20, 2026.
http://www.cce.csus.edu/sudconference
Join us for the Behavioral Health Transformation Quality and Equity Advisory Committee webinar. 🗓️ Jan 26, 2026 🕒 12 to 2 p.m. PST
🔗https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/BHT/Pages/Registration-QEAC-260126.aspx
📢 Big news: DHCS’ BHCIP Round 4 investment is powering the groundbreaking of Rancho San Antonio’s No Wrong Door Youth Outpatient Center. 🎉
Advancing Path and Purpose by expanding mental health & substance use care for youth and families. https://www.ranchosanantonio.org/
💙 PATH CITED is helping providers of CalAIM services like Community Supports and Enhanced Care Management deliver whole-person, equitable care.
🎥 See how Good News Redding is making it happen: https://youtube.com/shorts/g2i7TMPaF8M
#PATHCITED #MediCal #WholePersonCare
📝 The new version makes it easier for Californians to apply for health coverage programs, including Medi-Cal. Designed to improve accessibility, simplify the process, & align with online portals at CoveredCA.com and BenefitsCal.com.
https://bit.ly/DHCSSingleStreamlinedApp
🖥️ New tech, better care.
PATH CITED is helping Wayfinder Family Services modernize systems to support Medi-Cal members and transform their delivery of health care.
🎥 https://youtu.be/T22LisAaUt4.
#PATHCITED #MediCal #Innovation
🎥 See how @healthtruecare is using PATH CITED funds to expand care for Medi-Cal members across San Diego County.
Local providers = local impact.
#PATHCITED #MediCal
Skilled mental health and substance use disorder support is available 24/7/365. Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for personal, judgment-free support.
📱 Text or call 988 | 💻 Chat 988California.org
🎥 See how Casa Pacifica is using PATH CITED funds to expand care for Medi-Cal members across Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.
Local providers = local impact.
#PATHCITED #MediCal
One year after the LA Fires, BrightLife Kids and Soluna continue to help youth and families heal with free mental health tools and coaching. Grateful to @LAboardSups for your partnership. Learn more and share with your community:
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/supdocs/209643.pdf
Secretary Johnson with the mother and daughter who operate the child care facility.
CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson and Ana Chico with the California Department of Social Services tour the child care facility in Pasadena.
Inside the new child care home in Pasadena.
Today, ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Los Angeles fires, CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson visited a Pasadena child care facility operated by a mother and daughter whose home in Altadena was destroyed by the Eaton Fire.
Graphic with text reading "Stable Housing, Stronger Recovery: Transitional Rent Now Required Statewide," against a blue gradient background with a simple house icon at the top.
Beginning Jan 1, 2026, Medi‑Cal managed care plans must cover Transitional Rent—up to 6 months of rental assistance for eligible members facing or at risk of homelessness.
🔗 Policy Guide Vol. 2 (p.57): https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/Documents/MCQMD/DHCS-Community-Supports-Policy-Guide-Volume-2.pdf
Promotional image for CalRx highlighting its success in reducing the cost of Naloxone and reversing nearly 400,000 overdoses, featuring text and a graphic of a rhinoceros.
Starting Jan 1, Californians can buy CalRx® OTC naloxone for just $19—more than 50% less than market price.
https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/12/19/calrx-drives-down-the-cost-of-naloxone-as-state-program-reverses-nearly-400000-overdoses/
Your story, your courage, your strength, and your heart. It all matters. 💙
📱 Text or call 988 | 💻 Chat 988California.org
🧠 Behavioral health. Family support. Care coordination.
PATH CITED is helping providers of CalAIM services like Community Supports and Enhanced Care Manegement deliver whole-person care to Medi-Cal members.
🎥 See how Beyond Blindness is making it happen: https://youtube.com/shorts/B10TjCWWfuE.
Promotional poster for FSA reminding to 'Use it or Lose it' with a focus on December 31, highlighted by a red pushpin on a calendar.
Got an FSA?
Use it on health essentials like copays, medical supplies, and more. Schedule that eye exam, refill prescriptions, or stock up on eligible items.
Check your Medi-Cal eligibility today. my.medi-cal.ca.gov
#FSADeadline #MediCalMatters #DHCS
💙 Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) Capacity and Infrastructure Transition, Expansion, and Development is helping providers of CalAIM services like Community Supports and Enhanced Care Management deliver whole-person care to Medi-Cal members.
🎥 https://youtube.com/shorts/3WYiePDuJoQ.
Millions of Americans live with both mental health and substance use disorder challenges. You're not alone, and help is available 💚
988 Lifeline counselors are available 24/7/365 to listen, support, and connect you to resources. No judgment, just help. 📱 Text or call 988 | 💻 Chat 988California.org
