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Behavioral Health Services Act County Policy Manual – Module 1
Provides counties with guidance to implement the transition of the Behavioral Health Services Act (Proposition 1.) Outlines the requirements of the Integrated Plans, a three-year plan that describes how counties plan to use funding.
February 20, 2025
County of San Diego BHS Information Notice: Evolving and Enhancing BHS Stakeholder Engagement
This memo outlines the sunsetting of the BHS CYF System of Care Council and establishment of new engagement opportunities.
January 24, 2025
California Children’s Trust Newsletter: Saying Goodbye Part 2
After five years, CCT reflects back on what they have learned, the impact they made, and inspiring us to continue the work of making the world a better place for young people.
December 11, 2024
Monica Montgomery Steppe Board Letter
Authorizes an assessment of the Behavioral Health Services Department to optimize its roles as a health plan.
December 10, 2024
County of San Diego, Behavioral Health Services Children, Youth and Families Services Directory
The County of San Diego’s Behavioral Health Services (BHS) offers a multitude of programming to support children, youth & families who would benefit from mental health or substance use treatment.
August 1, 2024

Our Work

Connecting children and their families to the appropriate level of care is paramount to the ideal system.   Learn more about moving into the clinical system of care. 

Recommendations

Click here to see the recommendations were developed based on the assessment of challenges and opportunities in our children’s behavioral health system.