Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program
This webpage is intended for organizations that received BHCIP funding and are interested in becoming Los Angeles County contracted providers.
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) launched the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) to address historic gaps in the behavioral health care continuum and meet the growing demand for services and support across the life span of vulnerable individuals in need.
The Los Angeles County Departments of Mental Health (DMH) and Public Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (DPH-SAPC) are pleased to provide important information regarding County contracting and solicitation processes to ensure providers who received BHCIP grant awards have a thorough understanding of the requirements and limitations to becoming a DMH and/or DPH-SAPC contracted provider serving Medi-Cal beneficiaries.
Mental Health Services - Department of Mental Health
Become a DMH Provider
Survey
Complete awardee survey every six months (sent via email from BHCIPGrantProcessing@dmh.lacounty.gov).
Provider Interest Form
Complete Provider Interest Form about one year before going live.
Solicitation Process
Begin the solicitation process to enter into a contract with Los Angeles County DMH about 3 to 6 months prior to site ready date.
To find open solicitations:
https://camisvr.co.la.ca.us/LACoBids/BidLookUp/OpenBidList
You may also Google “Los Angeles County solicitations”
OR
Open Solicitations – Department of Mental Health
Medi-Cal Certification
To become Medi-Cal Certified, please visit:
- Medi-Cal Certification Website:
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Medi-Cal Certification Bulletins:
- Medi-Cal Certification Bulletin, October 25, 2019 NO. 19-01, Determining the Medi-Cal Activation Date
- Medi-Cal Certification Bulletin, October 25, 2019 NO. 19-02, Fire Clearance Requirement
Lanterman-Petris-Short Act (LPS) Designation
LPS designation is required for DMH acute and subacute inpatient and UCC providers.
To begin the LPS Designation process:
Other Contacts:
- Patients’ Rights Office: (800) 700-9996
- LPS Authorization renewals, work location addition/changes:
- Initial Authorization application, training, exam:
DMH Informational Sessions
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- Office Hours recordings
- Acute Care (Acute Psychiatric Hospitals, Psychiatric Health Facilities, General Acute Care Hospitals): https://lacountymediahost.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?clip_id=13974
- Subacute Care (MHRC, PRTF): https://lacountymediahost.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?clip_id=13976
- Office Hours recordings
Substance Use Services - Department of Public Health - Substance Abuse Prevention & Control
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Prospective Drug Medi-Cal (DMC) Treatment Contractor Overview Resources
For additional resources and information please go to:
Contacts
For BHCIP and Bond BHCIP information, please visit DHCS BHCIP website at
https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/BHCIP/Pages/BHCIP-Home.aspx
For general BHCIP/Bond BHCIP information or to contact DHCS, please use the General BHCIP/Bond BHCIP Inquiries inbox.
General BHCIP/Bond BHCIP Inquiries
If you are the recipient of a BHCIP/Bond BHCIP award and need help with contracting, funding, real estate development, IT support, or data update, please contact the BHCIP/Bond BHCIP Support Desk.
LA County BHCIP Contacts
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- Los Angeles County DMH – BHCIP Email Address: BHCIPGrantProcessing@dmh.lacounty.gov
- Los Angeles County DPH-SAPC Email Address: sapcmonitoring@ph.lacounty.gov