Behavioral Health Services Act, formerly the Mental Health Services Act
General Information
The Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) provides funding to counties to expand and develop innovative, integrated services for children, transition age youth, adults and older adults. The overall goal is to transform public mental health care. Formerly known as “Prop 63”, California voters passed the BHSA, formerly MHSA, in the November 2004 election.
Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) Integrated Plan Public Comment Period Now Open!
The County of Monterey Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau is pleased to announce the opening of the public comment period for the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) Integrated Plan for Fiscal Years 2026–27 through 2028–29.
We invite you to review and provide feedback on the document during the public comment period, which has been extended from the required 30 days to 45 days.
The comment period begins April 3, 2026, and concludes on May 18, 2026.
Community Member English survey
Community Member Spanish survey
Click here to view Introductory Presentation (English)
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”)
- FY 2023/24 - FY 2024/26 MHSA 3-YEAR PROGRAM & EXPENDITURE PLAN (English)(Español)
- Appendix I_CPPP_FY 22-23 (English) ( Español)
- Appendix II_CSS_FY 21-22 (English) ( Español)
- Appendix III_PEI_FY 21-22 (English) ( Español)
- Appendix IV_INN_FY 21-22( English) ( Español)
- FY 2020/21 - FY 2022/23 MHSA 3-YEAR PROGRAM & EXPENDITURE PLAN (English)
- El “LEY DE SERVICIOS DE SALUD MENTAL AÑO FISCAL 2020/21 - AÑO FISCAL 2022/23 Programa y Plan de Gastos Trienal ” (Español)
The Monterey County Behavioral Health Bureau (MCBH) is excited to announce that the 30-Day Public Comment Period for the Draft Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Annual Update for the fiscal year 2025-26 is now open!
The Draft FY 2025-26 MHSA Annual Update outlines the services and programs funded in the upcoming fiscal year. We invite you to review this document during the 30-day Public Comment Period.
This document details the services and programs MHSA funding will support starting July 1, 2025.
Please visit the County of Monterey’s website at link below to review the Annual Update and its appendices are available in English and Spanish.
- https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-a-h/health/behavioral-health/behavioral-health/about-us/mental-health-services-act
Please note: The deadline to submit public comments is 5 PM on June 9, 2025.
Comments can be submitted via email, US Mail, or hand deliver at:
- MHSAPublicComment@countyofmonterey.gov.
- The County of Monterey Health Department, Behavioral Health Administration,
Attn: MHSA Public Comments, 1270 Natividad Road, Salinas, CA 93906.
We also invite you to attend the Public Hearing conducted by the Monterey County Behavioral Health Commission on May 29, 2025.
MCBH encourages you to share this message with your colleagues, friends, family members, and other Monterey County residents who are interested in mental health issues.
We appreciate your feedback.
Sincerely,
Shannon Castro
- DRAFT FY 2024-25 Mental Health Services Act Annual Update (English)(Spanish)
- The Spanish version is anticipated to be completed by May 20th
- Click Here for your comments or email: MHSAPublicComment@countyofmonterey.gov
- Appendix I –
- CPPP Community Focus Group Summary FY 23-24 (English/Spanish)
- CPPP Community Stakeholder Focus Group Summary FY 23-24 (English/Spanish)
- CPPP Community Survey Summary FY 23-24 (English/ Spanish )
- CPPP Community Stakeholder Survey Summary FY 23-24 (English / Spanish )
- CPPP Listening Sessions Summary FY 23-24 (English/Spanish)
- Appendix II –
- Appendix III –
- Appendix IV
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