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Behavioral Health Seeks Public Input on MHSA Innovation Plan

The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) encourages community members to review and provide feedback on the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Innovation Plan, which includes the project plan for Progressive Integrated Care Collaborative (PICC). 

Innovation projects test new, creative methods to address the mental health needs of unserved and underserved populations by expanding or developing services and supports that produce successful outcomes. Innovation projects are time-limited, must contribute to learning, and be developed through a process that is inclusive and representative, especially of unserved, underserved, and inappropriately served populations.

The PICC is an innovative project that would transform how services are delivered for the most vulnerable, seriously mentally ill clients in San Bernardino County. PICC allows for collaboration with community partners to help inform the behavioral health system on ways to improve this complex system.

“DBH is invested in creating a system of care that allows individuals living with mental illness to get the care and treatment they need and deserve. PICC is an opportunity to collaborate with partners to improve our service delivery for the most vulnerable populations,” said DBH Director Georgina Yoshioka.

View and comment on the draft plan by visiting https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dbh/programs/mhsa/ now until May 6, 2023. For additional information on the update or to request interpretation services or disability-related accommodations, please call (800) 722-9866 (dial 7-1-1 for TTY users) or email mhsa@dbh.sbcounty.gov.

DBH, through the MHSA, is supporting the Countywide Vision by providing behavioral health services and ensuring residents have the resources they need to promote wellness, recovery and resilience in the community. Information on the Countywide Vision and on DBH can be found at www.sbcounty.gov.

About San Bernardino County: San Bernardino County is a diverse public service organization serving America’s largest county. We are governed by an elected Board of Supervisors and dedicated to creating a community where nearly 2.2 million residents can prosper and achieve well-being as outlined in the Countywide Vision. It is comprised of 42 departments and agencies, which are staffed by more than 25,000 public service professionals who provide a wide range of vital services in the areas of public safety, health care, social services, economic and community development and revitalization, fiscal services, infrastructure, recreation and culture, and internal support. San Bernardino County’s organizational culture is defined by the four pillars of value, innovation, service, and vision. For more information, visit sbcounty.gov.