2020 MHSA Announcements

MHSA Stakeholder Presentations – October/November 2020

In October & November 2020, LACDMH will be presenting its Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) information for fiscal year 2018-19, including demographics, services provided and consumer needs for each LA County service area.

This information will be presented at the corresponding service area leadership team (SALT) stakeholder meeting in October, listed below (and on this flyer):

SALT 1 (Antelope Valley)
SALT 2 (San Fernando Valley)
SALT 3 (San Gabriel Valley)
SALT 4 (Metro LA)
SALT 5 (West LA)
SALT 6 (South LA)
SALT 7 (East LA)
SALT 8 (South Bay)
(You may enter your street address at this district locator to identify which service area you are a part of)

LACDMH will also be sharing its 2020 Cultural Competence Plan at Underserved Cultural Communities (UsCC) stakeholder meetings.

 

MHSA Annual Update Mid-Year Adjustment – Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Plan Components
Public Review and Comment Period: August 18, 2020 to September 16, 2020

  • Proposal details
  • Feedback by email
  • Feedback by direct mail, please send to:
    • Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
      695 S. Vermont Avenue, 10th floor
      Los Angeles, CA  90005
      Attention: Darlesh Horn

 

Extension of MHSA Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan FY 2017-18 to FY 2019-20
The Department of Mental Health will continue with its current Three-Year Plan for FY 2020-21.  This will allow for adequate time to ensure the stakeholder process is fully engaged in preparation of a new Three-Year Plan that reflects 1) a thorough understanding of community needs which are in transition as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest, and 2) meaningful budget forecasts.

 

MHSA Annual Update Mid-Year Adjustment – MHSA Workforce Education and Training Regional Partnership Grant
DMH – Mental Health Loan Repayment Program
Public Review and Comment Period: July 23, 2020 to August 21, 2020

  • Proposal details
  • Feedback by email
  • Feedback by direct mail, please send to:
    • Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
      695 S. Vermont Avenue, 15th floor
      Los Angeles, CA  90005
      Attention: Angelita Diaz-Akahori

 

MHSA Annual Update Mid-Year Adjustment – Plan to Suspend MHSA WET Project: The Financial Incentive Program for Psychiatry 
The Department intends to suspend the MHSA WET Mental Health Psychiatrist Student Loan Repayment Incentive Program, the Mental Health Psychiatrist Recruitment Incentive Program and the Mental Health Relocation Expense Reimbursement Programs for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
Public Review and Comment Period: July 22, 2020 to August 20, 2020

  • Proposal details
  • Feedback by email
  • Feedback by direct mail, please send to:
    • Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
      695 S. Vermont Avenue, 15th floor
      Los Angeles, CA  90005
      Attention: Angelita Diaz-Akahori

 

MHSA Annual Update Mid-Year Adjustment – Plan to Suspend MHSA WET Project: The Stipend Program
The Department intends to suspend the MHSA WET Stipend Program for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
Public Review and Comment Period: July 15, 2020 to August 13, 2020

  • Proposal details
  • Feedback by email
  • Feedback by direct mail, please send to:
    • Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
      695 S. Vermont Avenue, 15th floor
      Los Angeles, CA  90005
      Attention: Angelita Diaz-Akahori

 

MHSA Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan FY 2020-2021 to FY 2022-2023
Public Review and Comment Period: May 27, 2020 – July 2, 2020
Public Hearing: June 25, 2020, 10 a.m.
Transcript

Event for Public Comment & MHC Commissioner Vote: July 2, 2020, 10 a.m.
Transcript

 

Funding Opportunity: Mini-Grants for Community Engagement
The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and CalMHSA are announcing a mini grant opportunity to engage communities, promote health, reduce stigma and optimize wellbeing. The grant period will run from March 1, 2020 through May 31, 2020. The deadline for submission is February 3, 2020, 5 p.m. Pacific Time. (UPDATE: Deadline has been extended to February 7, 2020, 5 p.m. Pacific Time.)

For any questions regarding this grant opportunity, please email info@calmhsa.org.