Updated: 4/1/2026

New and Noteworthy

Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) planning documents & materials are located on the new BHSA website: www.yolocounty.gov/bhsa

ARCHIVE: This MHSA website is being archived to view previous MHSA plans and BHSA planning documents used during the transformation planning period and will be available on the new Yolo BHSA website. 

Archive: Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA)

Community findings (overview)

As part of the BHSA Community Planning Process (CPP), HHSA engaged 514 community members through listening sessions, focus groups, interviews, and surveys. The full community planning findings will be included in the draft Integrated Plan which will be available for 30 days of public comment in April 2026. More information is forthcoming. 

Yolo County BHSA Community Planning Process Brief and Summary of Findings (February 9, 2026)

The Yolo County Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) FY 2026-2029 Behavioral Health Integrated Plan (BHIP) kickoff began Wednesday September 10^th with a Community Engagement Work Group (CEWG) meeting (slide deck).

As part of the Community Planning Process, BHSA requires counties to engage in community planning and engagement to gather feedback on community needs to inform the development of the plan.

This year Yolo BHSA is requesting feedback and participation with the Community Member Survey & Listening Sessions. Below is a link to the survey and details on how to attend the virtual listening sessions.

SURVEY 

Yolo County BHSA Community Member Survey (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/u7dsd4hp

• Complete and distribute this electronic survey (English, Spanish, Russian, Farsi)
• The survey will remain open from September 10^th to November 21^st, 2025, 11:59 pm
• Take the survey for a chance to win a $30 Amazon gift card.

And participation

COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS:

These sessions are an integral part of our Community Planning Process, open to the public, and posted on the Yolo County Calendar of Events. No registration required.

Topic: Full-Service Partnership (FSP)-virtual (slide deck)

• Wednesday September 24^th, 2025
• Time: 12:00pm-1:30 pm
• Zoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/2e95j7jd

Topic: Behavioral Health Services and Supports (BHSS)- System of Care Services [non-FSP], Early Intervention, Outreach & Engagement, Workforce Education & Training, Capital Facilities, Technological Needs, Innovation -virtual

• Tuesday September 30^th, 2025-virtual (slide deck)
• Time: 12:00pm-1:30 pm
• Zoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/3tyu6zsz

Topic: Housing-virtual

• Thursday October 2^nd, 2025-virtual (slide deck)
• Time: 12:00pm-1:30 pm
• Zoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/m4526spf

Topic: Housing (2^nd session)-virtual (flyer) (slide deck)

• Thursday October 16, 2025-virtual
• Time: After business hours 6:00pm-730pm
• Zoom Link: https://yolocounty.zoom.us/j/84422530600

Yolo BHSA Community Survey/Listening Session Flyers, Housing 2nd Listening Session Flyer ID 844 2253 0600 (Updated Zoom ID link 2nd Housing Flyer) & Community Engagement Plan Revised attached for distribution

• Please post and share with others

Please email mhsa@yolocounty.gov if you have any questions or require any additional information.

All BHSA meetings are open to the public. We invite you to join us. We want to hear from YOU!

FY 25-26 Annual Update

Final MHSA Annual Update FY 2025-2026 Approved December 9, 2025

Draft MHSA Annual Update FY 2025-2026 with Public Comment Posted December 1, 2025 

The Draft MHSA Annual Update FY 2025-2026 was posted October 31, 2025. This draft is available for public comment through November 29, 2025. A Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday December 3, 2025, at 6:00 PM by the Local Behavioral Health Board. Printed copies of the draft plan will be available. To obtain a hard copy please email mhsa@yolocounty.gov.     

Public Notice English | Spanish | Russian

Submit comments by completing a public comment form:

Online English | Spanish | Russian
Electronic survey web address: https://forms.office.com/g/MmkdWVcbAt
Mail (printable form): English | Spanish | Russian

The Yolo County Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Annual Update FY 2025-2026 kickoff began Wednesday February 19th with a Community Engagement Work Group (CEWG) meeting (slide deck).

As part of the Community Planning Process, MHSA requires counties to engage in community planning and engagement annually to gather feedback on community needs to inform the development of the plan.

This year Yolo MHSA is requesting support with the following:

• Yolo County MHSA Community Member Survey (anonymous)
  • Complete and distribute this electronic survey
  • The survey will remain open until March 21st, 2025, 11:59 pm
  • Take the survey for a chance to win a $30 Amazon gift card.

 

• Community Listening Sessions-participation
  • Join us online via Zoom for one or both planned listening sessions to discuss the mental health needs of Yolo County residents.   
  • Thursday March 13th, 2025 (3:30pm-5:00pm)
    • Zoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/3psjynyp
  • Tuesday March 18th, 2025 (12:30pm-2:00pm)
    • Zoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/y96fjtwk
  • We look forward to your participation and meaningful contributions!

FY 25-26 Innovation Plan

The Draft MHSA Innovation Plan: Yolo County Semi-Statewide Enterprise Health Record was posted March 18, 2025. This draft is available for public comment through April 16, 2025, closing at 5:00 PM. A Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday April 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM by the Local Behavioral Health Board. Printed copies of the draft plan will be available. To obtain a hard copy please email mhsa@yolocounty.org. Reference:CalMHSA INN Semi-Statewide EHR Project Plan (additional information)

• Public Notice document
• Submit comments by completing a public comment form online.
  Electronic survey web address: https://forms.office.com/g/qcg47BhyV7
• Public Comment (printable form)

Previous Year Plans

 

 

Draft MHSA Annual Update FY 2024-2025 with Public Comment Posted December 2, 2024

The Draft MHSA Annual Update FY 2024-2025 was posted October 31, 2024. This draft is available for public comment through November 29, 2024. A Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday December 4, 2024, at 6:00 PM by the Local Mental Health Board. Printed copies of the draft plan will be available. To obtain a hard copy please email mhsa@yolocounty.org.     

Public Notice English | Spanish | Russian

Submit comments by completing a public comment form:

Online English | Spanish | Russian
Electronic survey web address: https://forms.office.com/g/B6NfECNqrr
Mail (printable form): English | Spanish | Russian

The Yolo County Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Annual Update FY 2024-2025 kickoff began Tuesday January 16^th with a Community Engagement Work Group (CEWG) meeting (slide deck).

As part of the Community Planning Process, MHSA requires counties to engage in community planning and engagement annually to gather feedback on community needs to inform the development of the plan.

Final MHSA Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan FY 2023-2026 Approved August 29, 2023

Draft MHSA Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan FY 2023-2026 with Public Comment

The Draft MHSA Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan FY 2023-2026 was posted June 22, 2023. This draft is available for public comment through July 21, 2023. A Public Hearing will be held on Monday July 24 at 6:00 PM by the Local Mental Health Board. Printed copies of the draft plan will be available. To obtain a hard copy please email mhsa@yolocounty.org.     

Public Notice English | Spanish | Russian

Submit comments by completing a public comment form:
Online English | Spanish | Russian 
Electronic survey web address: https://forms.office.com/g/bTntqdr9Kr)

Mail (printable form): English | Spanish | Russian

FINAL MHSA Annual Update FY 2022-2023 Approved August 30, 2022

Revised Draft MHSA Annual Update FY 2022-2023 with Public Comment

The Draft MHSA Annual Update FY 2022-2023 was posted June 17, 2022. This draft is available for public comment through July 16, 2022 at 5:00 PM. A Public Hearing will be held on Monday July 25 at 6:00 PM by the Local Mental Health Board. Printed copies of the MHSA Annual Update Draft for FY 2022-2023, are available. To obtain a hard copy please email mhsa@yolocounty.org or call (530) 661-2745.

Public Notice English | Spanish | Russian

Submit comments by completing a public comment form:

Online English | Spanish | Russian or by,

Mail (printable form): English | Spanish | Russian

Yolo County MHSA Evaluation Report FY 21-22

FINAL MHSA Annual Update FY 2021-2022 Approved July 27, 2021

Draft MHSA Annual Update FY 2021-2022 

• FINAL MHSA Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan FY 2020-2023  Approved 8-18-2020
• Revised Draft MHSA Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan FY 2020-2023 with Public Comment.
• Draft MHSA Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan FY2020-2023

• The MHSA 19-20 Annual Update
• 2017-2018 Plan Update: Plan to spend reverted funds subject to AB 114  Approved Tuesday, June 5, 2018 
• Mental Health Service Oversight and Accountability Committee (MHSOAC) approved amendments influencing MHSA Program Data Collection Regulations, the revised regulation can be found at:
  Innovation  Amended Regulations (INN) | Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Amended Regulations 

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Program Description

BHSA: In March 2024, voters approved Proposition 1 to reform the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) and replace it with the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA). It reforms behavioral health care funding to prioritize services for people with the most significant mental health needs while adding the treatment of substance use disorders (SUD), expanding housing interventions, and increasing the behavioral health workforce. Proposition 1 changes the way in which Proposition 63 revenues are expended by county behavioral health plans and will marks the transition from the “Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)” to the “Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA).”   Yolo County's public planning process for implementation of the BHSA began in fall 2025.  

MHSA: In November 2004, California voters passed Proposition 63, the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). This funding provides a broad continuum of prevention, early intervention and services, and the necessary infrastructure, technology and training elements to effectively support the local mental health services system throughout California. Yolo County's public planning process for implementation of the MHSA began in the fall of 2004.

This webpage supports the ongoing work effort by providing access to related documents for each component of BHSA & MHSA.

If you cannot find the document you are looking for below, please view more MSHA Documents.

MHSA Meetings

Use the commands below to browse upcoming MHSA meetings or review agenda and/or minutes from previous meetings.

MHSA Programs & Services by Component

•  Children's Mental Health Services 
• Pathways to Independence for Transition Age Youth
• Adult Wellness Alternatives
• Older Adult Outreach and Assessment
• Community Based Drop in Navigation Center (Coming Soon) 
• Peer and Family Led Support Services  
• Adult Residential Treatment Program (Coming Soon) 
• Housing and Supportive Services
• Benefits Specialists

•  Early Childhood Access and Linkage Program (0-5)
• School Based Access and Linkage Program - Urban Districts
• School Based Access and Linkage Program - Rural Districts
• Mentorship/Strengths-Building Program - Urban Districts
• Mentorship/Strengths-Building Program - Rural Districts
• Transition Age Youth (TAY) Wellness Center Services  
• Transition Age Youth (TAY) Early Intervention Program 
• Transition Age Youth (TAY) Speaker's Bureau
• Integrated Behavioral Health for Latino Community and Families 
• Senior Peer Counselor Volunteers
• Early Signs Training and Assistance
• Crisis Intervention Team Training
• Crisis Intervention Program 

• Board and Care Study Project
• First Responders' Initiative (Urgent Care)