Associations
County of San Diego Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Primary California Resources:
BHS Programs | San Diego County behavioral health programs focused on mental illness and substance abuse disorders
Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC)
Provide vision and leadership, in collaboration with clients, their family members, and underserved communities, to ensure Californians understand mental health is essential to overall health. Hold public mental health systems accountable. Provide oversight for eliminating disparities; promote wellness, recovery and resiliency; and ensure positive outcomes for individuals living with serious mental illness and their families.
California Association of Local Behavioral Health Boards & Commissions (CALBHBC)
CALBHBC is a statewide organization supporting the work of local mental and behavioral health boards and commissions.
California Behavioral Health Planning Council (CBHPC)
The CBHPC evaluates the behavioral health system for accessible and effective care. It advocates for an accountable system of responsive services that are strength-based, recovery-oriented, culturally and linguistically responsive, and cost-effective. To achieve these ends, the Council educates the general public, the behavioral health constituency, and legislators.