Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Updates
San Mateo County, California sent this bulletin at 06/27/2023 05:14 PM PDT
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Announcements:
MHSA Three-Year Plan – Closing of Public Comment Period
The MHSA Three-Year Plan, FY 2023-26 & Annual Update FY 2023-24 is available for your review and input. The Behavioral Health Commission (BHC) will vote to close a 30-Day Public Comment period on July 5, 2023. Visit the BHC Meetings site for the meeting details.
- Executive Summary
- MHSA Three-Year Plan & Annual Update - updated 6/27/23
- BHC meeting slides
How to Give Public Comment:
- Quick Tips – How to Give Public Comment at a public meeting
- Online Form
- Email to mhsa@smcgov.org / optional Form
- Leave a phone message at (650) 573-2889
Governor’s Proposal to Modernize Behavioral Health Systems
Governor Newsom’s new proposal re-envisions services for individuals with severe mental health and substance use disorders. Key elements of the proposal include:
- Expanding community-based residential settings for individuals living with severe mental health and substance use challenges
- Focusing MHSA funds on housing, workforce and treating serious mental health and substance use disorders; and
- Accountability measures to maximize federal funding first and focus on statewide outcomes.
Learn more about the Governor’s proposal here: www.chhs.ca.gov/behavioral-health-reform/
