Department of Health Care Services

California is helping schools expand behavioral health support. Through CYBHI, districts can now get reimbursed for wellness services students receive on campus. Watch how San Diego Unified is using this opportunity to support student wellbeing. youtu.be/toh_YYH_vCM?si…

🤰 Maternal health. Birth equity. Care coordination. PATH CITED helps Medi-Cal providers deliver whole-person, equitable care. 🎥 See how Wolomi is making it happen: youtube.com/shorts/2tfV64Q….

DHCS is proud to partner with @Cal_HHS and @CADeptEd in a recent letter highlighting the services Bright Life Kids and Soluna provide, and how schools/districts can integrate these resources to complement existing mental health and wellness supports. dhcs.ca.gov/CYBHI/Document…

One week left to submit a workshop proposal to present at this year’s 20th Annual DHCS Substance Use Disorder Integrated Care Conference at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach from August 25 – 27, 2026. Deadline for submitting proposals is March 20, 2026. cce.csus.edu/sudconference

CalOptima Health Board of Directors approved $10 million in funding for capital grant projects to six Orange County community Organizations as part of the Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (HHIP).⁣ Read the press release: bit.ly/CalOptimaHealt…

💙 PATH CITED is helping providers of CalAIM services like Community Supports and Enhanced Care Management deliver whole-person, equitable care. 🎥 See how Harbor Community Health Centers is making it happen: youtube.com/shorts/xv8SEdH…. #PATHCITED

DHCS today awarded $1.18 billion in Bond BHCIP Round 2 grants to expand behavioral health care statewide in the areas with the greatest unmet needs. Strengthening California’s behavioral health system and surpassing Proposition 1 goals: dhcs.ca.gov/BHCIP/Pages/BH… @CAgovernor

DHCS covers eye exams, eyeglasses, replacements, and low-vision services, all at no cost to members. Learn more: dhcs.ca.gov/services/Medi-…

The public comment period is now OPEN for the draft Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) County Policy Manual Module 5 through March 27. Your feedback will help shape statewide behavioral health policy: dhcs.ca.gov/BHT/Pages/Publ… #MentalHealthForAll

Two years after Prop 1 (Behavioral Health Services Act reforms + $6.4B bond), DHCS is expanding care through the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program. $2.9B awarded; Estimated impact: ~6,800 beds + ~26,700 outpatient slots statewide. dhcs.ca.gov/BHT/Pages/IPCP…

Today, the County of San Diego broke ground on a BHCIP-funded project to build the Edgemoor Acute Psychiatric Hospital—expanding access to acute behavioral health care with 12 new beds and an investment of $16.8M. 🔗 Learn more about BHCIP: infrastructure.buildingcalhhs.com.

Tyler Sadwith, California State Medicaid Director, reflects on 60 years of Medi‑Cal—care that supports Californians at every stage of life, from doctor visits and prescriptions to mental health and whole‑person care. 💙 Learn more at my.medi-cal.ca.gov

🧠 Mental health. Health equity. Care coordination. PATH CITED helps Medi-Cal providers deliver whole-person, equitable care. 🎥 See how California Health Collaborative is making it happen: youtube.com/shorts/F-6lOxE….

Today, on the start of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, we celebrate inclusion, access & community and honor the experiences, contributions & rights of people with developmental disabilities—this month & every month. #EveryoneBelongs #DDAM2026

Join us for the Behavioral Health Transformation Quality and Equity Advisory Committee webinar. 🗓️ Mar 18, 2026 🕒 12 to 2 p.m. PDT 🔗 dhcs.ca.gov/BHT/Pages/Regi… #BehavioralHealth #Webinar #DHCS #BHT #QualityEquity #QEAC

🫶 “Community health work is tough. CITED funding means more desks and partitions—helping CHWs connect with people more often and effectively.” 🎥 Hear from @DignityHealth: youtu.be/a1h2lv-7sos. #PATHCITED #MediCal #Innovation

🎥 See how Calexico Wellness Center is using PATH CITED funds to expand care for Medi-Cal members across Imperial County. Local providers = local impact. #PATHCITED #MediCal

California is building a full behavioral health continuum of care, from prevention & early intervention to crisis response, treatment, housing & long-term recovery support. The goal: the right care, at the right time, in the right setting.

DHCS is accepting proposals from experts in life-saving overdose prevention, treatment, & recovery services to present at the SUD Integrated Care Conference in Long Beach from August 25 – 27, 2026. Deadline for submitting proposals is March 20, 2026. cce.csus.edu/sudconference

🎥 See how Mysti’s Adult and Family Services is using PATH CITED funds to expand care for Medi-Cal members across Contra Costa and Monterey counties. Local providers = local impact. ca-path.com/cited #PATHCITED #MediCal