Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)

In November 2004, California voters approved Proposition 63, the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), intended to expand and transform county mental health services throughout California. While the proposition passed with 54% of the vote statewide, Marin County voted 63% in favor. The MHSA raises additional taxes for the State, which are then allocated to each county.

County MHSA plans are developed with local stakeholders, including individuals living with mental health challenges and their families, providers of services, law enforcement agencies, education, social services agencies, veterans, representatives from veterans' organizations, providers of alcohol and drug services, health care organizations, and other interested community members.

 

Opportunities for MHSA Funding (Requests for Proposals)

 

MHSA Issue Resolution Process

 

 

MHSA Three-Year Plan

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MHSA in Marin

Complete the MHSA Community Planning Survey at any time here: https://marincounty.jotform.com/222915193369867

 

10/6, Thursday (10-noon): Early Childhood (0-13 y.o.) Mental Health Round Table with Early Childhood Mental Health Providers (in partnership with First 5). In person at the Kerner Connection Center.

 

10/12, Wednesday (1:00-2:30pm) Training and Community Planning Kick-Off Day-time Meeting (virtual) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5070743019

 

10/17, Monday (7-8:30pm) Training and Community Planning Kick-Off Evening Meeting (virtual) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5070743019

 

10/20, Thursday (1-2:30) Lived Experience planning meeting (HYBRID in Marin City, Empowerment Clubhouse and virtual). Register here: https://www.marincitycdc.org/event-details/mental-health-services-act-mhsa-community-planning-event-hybrid

 

10/25, Tuesday (6:30-8pm): Family Member focused MHSA planning meeting (in person—Kerner Connection Center) English and Spanish. 

 

10/27, Thursday (2-3:30pm): Equity and Community Partnerships Committee MHSA planning meeting (virtual) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5070743019

 

12/8, Thursday (10:30am-12pm): Older Adult focused MHSA planning meeting (virtual) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86438334995

 

12/12, Monday (12-2pm): Lived Experience MHSA planning meeting (in person), Enterprise Resource Center, 3270 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael (lunch provided)

 

12/15, Thursday (6-7:30pm): LGBTQ+ listening session (virtual) register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvcu-rpjopH9FfJMFISZyASyik27Dn-8tG)

 

1/10, Tuesday (6-8pm): Behavioral Health Services for those Experiencing Disability (virtual: ASL and CDI interpretation and CART captions will be available). Register here. 

 

1/13. Friday (3-5pm): In person MHSA planning meeting for Vietnamese speaking individuals at the Multicultural Center of Marin, 709 Fifth Ave, San Rafael

 

1/18, Wednesday (6-7:30pm): In person MHSA planning meeting for Spanish speaking individuals with lived experience in Northern Marin at North Marin Community Services, 1907 Novato Blvd, Novato. Para registrarse llame a Silvia Albuja al (707) 408-3657.

 

1/19, Thursday (10am-12pm): Virtual MHSA planning meeting for Professionals Providing Services to People Experiencing Disabilities (virtual: ASL and CDI interpretation and CART captions will be available).  Register here.​​

 

1/24, Tuesday (6pm-7:30pm): In person MHSA planning meeting focused on reaching Marin City residents with lived experience at First Missionary Baptist Church, 501 Drake Ave, Marin City. Register here.

 

1/25, Wednesday  (2pm-3:30pm): Virtual MHSA Workforce Education and Training planning meeting focused on Career Pathways, Internships, Recruitment, and Retention. Register here.  

 

1/25, Wednesday (6-7:30pm): In person MHSA planning meeting for Spanish speaking individuals with lived experience in West Marin. Para registrarse llame a Silvia Albuja al (707) 408-3657.

 

1/27, Friday (6-8:00pm): In person MHSA planning meeting for Spanish speaking individuals with lived experience in the Canal at Canal Alliance, 91 Larkspur St., San Rafael.

 

1/31, Tuesday (10am-11:30am): Virtual MHSA Workforce Education and Training planning meeting focused on Training and Continuing Education for Providers. Register here. 

 

1/31, Tuesday (6-7:30pm): Virtual MHSA Planning session in Spanish. Para registrarse llame a Silvia Albuja al (707) 408-3657.

To be added to the MHSA Committee email distribution list, please reach out to Galen Main at gmain@marincounty.org(link sends e-mail). All are welcome to join any meeting below!

 

All meeting dates and locations are subject to change. Our FY22/23 MHSA Advisory Committee Meetings will be held virtually. If you need any assistance in accessing the meetings please reach out to Galen Main at gmain@marincounty.org(link sends e-mail). 

 

FY 2022/23 MHSA Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule:

AUGUST 2022: Wednesday, August 24, 2022 from 1:30-3pm via Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/5070743019(link is external) or phone: +1 408 638 0968, Meeting ID: 507 074 3019

OCTOBER 2022: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 from 1:30-3pm via Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/5070743019(link is external) or phone: +1 408 638 0968, Meeting ID: 507 074 3019

DECEMBER 2022: Wednesday, December 14, 2022 from 1:30-3pm via Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/5070743019(link is external) or phone: +1 408 638 0968, Meeting ID: 507 074 3019

FEBRUARY 2023: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 from 1:30-3pm via Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/5070743019(link is external) or phone: +1 408 638 0968, Meeting ID: 507 074 3019

APRIL 2023: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from 1:30-3pm via Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/5070743019(link is external) or phone: +1 408 638 0968, Meeting ID: 507 074 3019

 

For more information visit: https://www.marinhhs.org/mhsa-advisory-committee

CULTURAL COMPETENCE: Services should reflect the values, customs, beliefs, and languages of the populations served and eliminate disparities in service access.

COMMUNITY COLLABORATION: Services should strengthen partnerships with diverse sectors to help create opportunities for employment, housing, and education.

CLIENT, CONSUMER, AND FAMILY INVOLVEMENT: Services should engage clients, consumers, and families in planning, policy development, service delivery and evaluation.

INTEGRATED SERVICE DELIVERY: Services should reinforce coordinated agency efforts to create a seamless experience for clients, consumers and families.

WELLNESS, RECOVERY, AND RESILIENCE FOCUS: Services should promote recovery and resiliency by allowing clients and consumers to participate in defining their own goals so they can live fulfilling and productive lives.