Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA)
Proposition 1 (known as Behavioral Health Transformation) was passed by California voters in March 2024. The law provides the opportunity for the State of California to transform the mental health and substance use disorders (SUDs) system. This change includes both the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA), SB 326 and the Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act (BHIBA), AB 531, to support Californians living with the most significant mental health and SUDs needs. The El Dorado County Behavioral Health Administrative (BHA) team frequently posts information, program planning documents, and meeting announcements on our website. For questions or feedback on plans, please contact the (BHA) team at BHAdmin@edcgov.us.
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Integrated Plan |
Annual Update |
| Submission Timeframe |
Every 3 Years |
Second and third Year of IP cycle |
| Submission Deadline for Draft |
March 31st prior to Fiscal Year |
March 31st prior to Fiscal Year |
| Community Planning Process |
Yes |
No, but encouraged |
| 30-Day Public Comment Period |
Yes |
Yes |
| Behavioral Health Board Hearing Required |
Yes |
If County engages stakeholders |
| Board of Supervisors Approval |
Yes, by June 30th |
Yes, by June 30th |
For information on the BHSA please review the following:
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Community Planning Process (CPP)
El Dorado County engages with stakeholders throughout the development of the Integrated Plan. Stakeholders may participate in the Community Planning Process by hosting and/or attending community meetings or by completing a BHSA CPP Survey.
Details on upcoming CPP events will be posted as available.
30-Day Public Comment Period
El Dorado County provides a 30-day Public Comment Period on both the Integrated Plan and subsequent Annual Updates. The Integrated Plan and forthcoming Annual Updates are available at Behavioral Health Plans.
Public Hearing
The El Dorado County Behavioral Health Commission will conduct a public hearing to review the Draft Integrated Plan and Annual Updates in the Spring of each year.
Integrated Plan Final Approval
The Draft Integrated Plan and Annual Updates will be presented before the Board of Supervisors at a regularly scheduled meeting date in Spring of each year, prior to the Plan being submitted to the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (BHSOAC).
For questions and comments, or to sign up for BHSA email updates: BHAdmin@edcgov.us.
Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)
Proposition 63 (known as the Mental Health Services Act or MHSA) was passed by California voters in November 2024 and is being replaced in its entirety the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) SB 326, effective July 1, 2026. County MHSA information is available, see links below for further information and resources.
Three-Year Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Plan and Annual Updates
Information on projects funded through MHSA are included in the County's Three-Year MHSA Plan and are still available to view online at: MHSA Plans
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