Peers are proof that recovery is possible. Click to watch the video.

Lived experience is transformative. Learn what makes peer support unique through the powerful stories of peer support specialists.

This annual report details our priorities and accomplishments on behalf of county behavioral health departments throughout 2024-25

Read more about CalMHSA’s educational series – July 29 through Sept. 30 – to support counties in advancing California’s statewide behavioral health goals and population-level measures under the Behavioral Health Services Act

Specialty Mental Health Services Medi-Cal Provider Certification Training: Free, self-paced training for CBOs interested in exploring Medi-Cal certification

New Job Board for Peer Support Specialists: Post a Job, Find a Job. Our latest effort through the Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist program to strengthen the behavioral health workforce in California.

Working with Counties to Transform Mental Health for Californians

Our Work

Health IT

Transforming community mental health with a new kind of EHR and support for interoperability

Workforce

Strengthening the county behavioral health workforce through staffing and educational partnerships

Advancing Care

Supporting counties as they care for their communities with outreach, equity, and research initiatives

Training & Implementation

Developing meaningful training and technical assistance for counties in the changing statewide landscape

Managed Care

Creating centralized solutions for regulatory requirements

Analytics & Insights

Collaborating with counties to engage stakeholders, understand barriers, identify interventions, and monitor impact

Our Impact

100+

Impact grants facilitated in communities across the state for local behavioral health

300,000+

County leaders & staff trained through conferences, webinars & on-demand sessions

6,000+

Peers certified through Medi-Cal in 58 counties

News From CalMHSA

Hear from our Executive Director, explore our latest RFPs, see how we’re building our team.

Get in Touch

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