Crisis Care Mobile Units Program Grant
Introduction to CCMU
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Crisis Care Mobile Units (CCMU) program continues to equip communities in California with behavioral health resources that improve health outcomes and decrease unnecessary use of jails and emergency services.
DHCS has awarded more than $202 million to 78 behavioral health authorities or Tribal entities in order produce or improve mobile crisis response teams in the state of California.
Program Highlights
The CCMU Process Infographic
The above graphic illustrates how CCMU grants give communities the flexibility to supplement existing resources (shown as unallowable costs) paid for by other funding streams.
Map of CCMU Awardees
Impact Stats
We are dedicated to enhancing the mental and emotional well-being of our community members. The success of our recent initiatives underscores the transformative power of accessible and effective behavioral health services.
32,525 Service Requests
In Q1 of 2024, the CCMU Program received a total of 32,525 requests for services across the funded grantee organizations.
Of the total service requests, 78% resulted in the dispatch of a CCMU team in Q1 2024.
78% Dispatch Rate
The CCMU teams responded to 25,274 behavioral health crises in Q1 2024 alone.
25,274 Responses
Important Grant Information​
News About CCMU
Solano Mobile Launch Campaign
A series of videos detailing Solano County’s mobile crisis launch campaign. View the launch campaign.
News About CCMU – Del Norte
An article announcing Del Norte’s CCMU team on the regional news site Wild Rivers Outpost. View the article.
