California’s voters passed Proposition 63 (Mental Health Services Act / MHSA) in the November 2004 General Election. Proposition 63 promised to greatly improve the delivery of mental health services and treatment across the State of California, and MHSA represents a comprehensive approach to the development of community based mental health services and supports for California residents.
The Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) of 2024 replaces MHSA. It reforms behavioral health care funding to prioritize services for people with the most significant mental health needs while adding the treatment of substance use disorders (SUD), expanding housing interventions, and increasing the behavioral health workforce. BHSA guides counties to look at their whole behavioral health systems of care in their community planning process. It also enhances oversight, transparency, and accountability at the state and local levels. Additionally, the Behavioral Health Services Act creates pathways to ensure equitable access to care by advancing equity and reducing disparities for individuals with behavioral health needs. It is one part of Proposition 1. The second part of Proposition 1, the Behavioral Health Bond, authorizes $6.4 billion in bonds to finance behavioral health treatment beds, supportive housing, community sites, and funding for housing veterans with behavioral health needs.
We encourage you to learn more about our MHSA/ BHSA services and programs by exploring the pages below.
GET INVOLVED
We encourage you to get involved with the MHSA Stakeholder Process by contacting us or attending an upcoming MHSA Stakeholder Meeting posted on our events calendar (all are open to the public!)