Mental Health Services Act

MHSA Overview

In November 2004, California voters passed Proposition 63, the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). The MHSA provides for a 1% tax on taxable personal income over $1 million. MHSA tax revenues will be distributed to California counties through a contract with the California Department of Health Care Services (DCHS).

MHSA is focused on transforming the mental health care system by improving quality of life for individuals living with mental illness and those at risk of developing mental illness. MHSA provides funding for outreach, prevention and early intervention, improved access to services, support services, family involvement and treatment for unserved and underserved communities. While providing services in these areas, MHSA adheres to five principles:

• Cultural Competence – Services reflect the values, customs, beliefs, and languages of the populations served and eliminate disparities in service access.

• Community Collaboration - Services strengthen partnerships with diverse sectors to help create opportunities for employment, housing, and education.

• Client, Consumer, and Family Involvement - Services engage clients, consumers, and families in all aspects of the mental health system, including planning, policy development, service delivery and evaluation.

• Integrated Service Delivery - Services reinforce coordinated agency efforts to create a seamless experience for clients, consumers and families.

• Wellness and Recovery – Services promote recovery and resiliency by allowing clients and consumers to participate in defining their own goals, so they can live fulfilling and productive lives.

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MHSA Program Components

MHSA consists of five components, each of which addresses specific goals for priority populations, key community health needs, and age groups that require special attention. The programs developed under these components draw on the expertise and experience of behavioral health and primary care providers, community-based organizations, education systems, law enforcement, local government departments and agencies, families, and consumers.

The five components are:

• Community Services and Supports
• Innovation
• Prevention and Early Intervention
• Workforce Education and Training
• Capital Facilities and Technology Needs

Community Planning Process

MHSA Three Year Plan 2023-2026
Annual Update

Be the one to help. Join advocates, providers, participants, and family members to provide input on the annual update of MHSA funding.

JOIN US IN PERSON OR ONLINE

• OXNARD
  February 20th • 5:00pm
  Oxnard VCBH Training Room
  1911 Williams Dr. Oxnard, CA 93036
  
  
• SIMI VALLEY
  February 22nd • 1:30pm
  Simi Valley Senior Center
  3900 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley, CA 93063
  
  
• SANTA PAULA
  February 27th • 6:00pm
  Santa Paula Our Lady of Guadalupe
  427 N. Oak St. Santa Paula, CA 93060

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Review the update to the MHSA Three Year Plan 2023-2026. For comparison, below you can find the initial document and the updated document, which incorporates the mid-year adjustment.

INITIAL DOCUMENT

• MHSA Three Year Plan 2023-2026 (May 2023)

UPDATED DOCUMENT

• MHSA Three Year Plan 2023-2026 (MID-YEAR ADJUSTMENT, October 2023)

For more information, contact: MHSA@ventura.org

Interpretation (Spanish & ASL) and childcare available upon request.

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