MHSA Project Updates

SEE WHERE RIVERSIDE COUNTY IS IN IMPLEMENTATION OF MHSA PROGRAMS

MHSA COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SUPPORTS PROJECT UPDATES

MHSA is a ballot measure passed by California voters in November 2004, that provides new funding for public mental health services. This funding provides for an expansion and transformation of the public mental health system and expects to achieve results such as a reduction in incarcerations, school failures, unemployment and homelessness for individuals with severe mental illness. The State Department of Mental Health approved the Riverside County Community Services and Support (CSS) Plan in June of 2006 which will provide the resources necessary to begin implementation of the new services. Read more: Riverside County MHSA

Mental Health Workforce: "The California Network of Mental Health Clients is devoted to promoting employment of persons who have received mental health services in a range and variety of careers of their choices, including in the public mental health system. "

Meet CNMHC new Executive Director in Cal Net Gazett. Read More (.pdf)

CNMHC Position Paper on the Implementation of the Mental Health Services Act- Overarching Concern:

The Mental Health Services Act was voted by clients (at the Client Forum 2003) as their highest public policy priority. However, this vote followed a spirited public comment voicing concern that the Act’s implementation may not comply with its intent Would it be used to support the “same old, same old” that hasn’t worked and has disempowered clients? Can we guarantee the integrity of the implementation and, if so, how? Read more:(.doc)
  • California Clients taking the lead, a status report on the Mental Health services Act. View ppt by just clicking your mouse.Read More: (.ppt)
  • Corporation for Supportive Housing Toolkit. Read More (.pdf).
  • Voices of Transformation, Developing Recovery-Based Statewide Consumer/Survivor Organizations. Read more (.pdf)
  • Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) To enhance access to Behavioral Health Care Services: Reports on Client and Family Member Initiatives California Network of Mental Health Clients Read More: (.ppt)
  • California Health Information Security and Privacy Issues for Behavioral Health. Read More: (.pdf)
  • Mental Health Services Act Technology Funding, Transparency, Proposed Guidelines,Time Lines, Current Efforts April 12, 2007. Read More:(.ppt)
  • The Far South Region to address Veteran issues. Read More:(.ppt)