DATE:
June 3, 2025
15
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
RECEIVE AND APPROVE THE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT ANNUAL UPDATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
The Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) provides ongoing dedicated funding to counties to address a broad continuum of mental health service needs, including prevention, early intervention, system development, technology, and training to effectively support the public mental health system. MHSA programs provide services for children and their families, transition age youth, adults, and older adults, with an emphasis on individuals who are unserved or underserved. MHSA is comprised of five components, including: 1) Community Services and Supports; 2) Prevention and Early Intervention; 3) Innovation; 4) Workforce Education and Training; and 5) Capital Facilities and Technological Needs.
On June 13, 2023 (22), the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) approved the MHSA Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan for Fiscal Years (FY) 2023-24 through 2025-26 (Three-Year Plan). As mandated by MHSA, the County of San Diego Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is required to submit the Three-Year Plan and an MHSA Annual Update (Annual Update) to the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the California Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (BHSOAC).
On June 4, 2024 (15 and 16) the Board approved an amendment to the Three-Year Plan and received an Annual Update for FY 2024-25. BHS is in the final year implementing the Three-Year Plan and will be submitting the Annual Update for FY 2025-26. This Annual Update includes budget and programmatic changes to the Three-Year Plan. A majority of services outlined in the Annual Update are a continuation of programs which were identified in the Three-Year Plan and include MHSA funding of $303.1 million in FY 2025-26.
Today's action requests the Board receive and approve the Annual Update for FY 2025-26 a...
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