News and Events
California Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Outpatient Behavioral Center in Modesto
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) joined Center for Human Services on June 10 to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new outpatient behavioral health center in Modesto to serve children, youth, and their families in the Central Valley.
California Celebrates Groundbreaking for Community Wellness and Prevention Center in Oakland
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) joined Safe Passages on June 6 to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new Community Wellness and Prevention Center to serve youth in the Oakland area.
Mental Illness Forum in Sonoma County Reveals Level of Widespread Need
A CBS News video reporting on Sonoma County’s mental health work.
New Homeless Outreach Team Joins Tracy Police Department
A Tracey Press article about San Joaquin’s The Familiar Faces Homeless Outreach Team.
ABC 7 – Mobile Crisis Vans
An ABC 7 spotlight video on CCMU grantee Riverside University Health System’s (RUHS) mobile crisis vans.
Bond BHCIP Round 1: Launch Ready
On May 14, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the release of Bond BHCIP Round 1: Launch Ready, which will provide up to $3.3 billion in funding for behavioral health treatment
Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act of 2024 BHCIP Rounds 7 and 8: Unmet Needs Public Listening Session
On April 19, 2024, the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) will host a Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act of 2024 Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Rounds 7
DHCS Announces the Passage of Proposition 1
UPDATE: On March 5, 2024, California voters passed Proposition 1, a two-bill package to include: Behavioral Health Services Act (Senate Bill 326) and the Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act (BHIBA)
CCMU Tribal Vehicle Awards Announced
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is pleased to announce the recipients of awards under the Crisis Care Mobile Units (CCMU) Tribal Behavioral Health Crisis and Non-Crisis Vehicles
Governor Newsom Announces $480.5 Million in BHCIP Round 4: Children and Youth Grants
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced $480.5 million in awards for 54 projects to improve California’s behavioral health infrastructure for children and youth. As part of Governor Newsom’s Master Plan for Kids’ Mental
Governor Newsom Announces BHCIP Round 3: Launch Ready Grants
$518.5 million in funding will add treatment beds for more than 1,000 people at a time, plus behavioral health services for many more – providing mental health and substance use
Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 3: Launch Ready Grant Awards
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 3: Launch Ready funding opportunity. This round
