Behavioral Health Services Act 2026 - 2029 Integrated Plan

Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA)

Proposition 1 was passed by California voters in March 2024.  With the passage of Proposition 1, beginning July 1, 2026 the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) will replace the Mental Health Services Act of 2004.   While the proposition passed with 50% of the vote statewide, Marin County voted almost 64% in favor. 

BHSA 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) and housing interventions.  It also creates pathways to ensure equitable access to care by advancing equity and reducing disparities for individuals with behavioral health needs.

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 Funding (Requests for Proposals)

 

 

 

 

MHSA FY23-24 through FY25-26 Three Year Plan Cover

MHSA in Marin

Planning events for the FY2025/26 MHSA Annual Update and FY2026/27 - FY2028/29 BHSA Integrated Plan:

Thursday, November 14, 2024, 12 – 1:30PM in person

  • Marin County Cooperation Team
         2330 Marinship Way, #100
         Sausalito

 

Monday, November 18, 2024, 12 – 1:30PM via Zoom

 

Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 6 - 7:30PM via Zoom

 

Friday, November 22, 2024,  12 - 1:30PM lived experience meeting in person

  • Enterprise Resource Center
    3270 Kerner Blvd., Suite C
    San Rafael

 

Thursday, December 5, 2024, 6 - 7:30PM family focused meeting in person

  •  20 N. San Pedro Road
    San Rafael
    Pt. Reyes Room

 

Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 2 - 3:30PM older adult focused meeting via Zoom

         Meeting ID: 823 7095 8219

         Phone: 1-669-900-6833 

 

Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 3 - 4:30PM early childhood behavioral health provider focused meeting in person 

  • 3240 Kerner Blvd., Rooms 109/110
        San Rafael

 

Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 6 - 7:30PM LGBTQ+ focused meeting via Zoom

         Meeting ID: 861 2274 2280 

         Phone: 1-669-900-6833 

 

Thursday, February 6, 2025, 1 - 2:30PM Novato in person 

  •  Margaret Todd Senior Center

          1560 Hill Road

          Novato

 

Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 1 - 2:30 West Marin in person 

  • West Marin Health & Human Services Multi Services Center

           1 6th Street

           Point Reyes Station

 

Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 6 - 7:30 Novato in person in Spanish

  • North Marin Community Services

          1907 Novato Blvd

           Novato

 

Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 6 - 7:30PM via Zoom

 

Thursday, March 6, 2025, 2 - 3:30PM via Zoom

 

Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 6 - 7:30PM via Zoom

 

Thursday, March 20, 2025, 6 - 7:30 West Marin in person in Spanish

  • West Marin Health & Human Services Multi Services Center

           1 Sixth Street

           Point Reyes Station

 

Saturday, March 22, 2025, 1:30 - 3PM Mill Valley in person

  • Boomerang Lounge

    Tam Junktion

    256 Shoreline Highway

    Mill Valley

 

Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 1 - 2:30PM via Zoom

 

Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 6 - 7:30PM San Rafael in person

  • 3240 Kerner Blvd., Rooms 109/110

    San Rafael

 

Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 6 - 7:30PM Early Intervention focused meeting via Zoom

 

Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 12:30 - 2PM via Zoom

 

Friday, April 11, 2025, 10:30AM - 12PM San Rafael in Vietnamese

  •  Albert J. Boro Community Center 

    50 Canal Street

      San Rafael

 

Saturday, April 12, 2025, 1 - 2:30PM Early Intervention focused meeting in person

  •  20 N. San Pedro Road

        Pt. Reyes Room

        San Rafael

   

Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 6 - 7:30PM San Rafael in person in Spanish

  • 3240 Kerner Blvd., Rooms 109/110

    San Rafael

 

Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 3 - 4:30PM via Zoom

 

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 6 - 7:30PM via Zoom in Spanish

 

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 6 - 7:30PM via Zoom

 

To be added to the BHSA/MHSA Committee email distribution list, please reach out to BHRSMHSA@MarinCounty.gov. All are welcome to join any meeting below!

 

All meeting dates and locations are subject to change and will be held virtually unless otherwise noted. 

 

BHSA/MHSA Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule:

March 18, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85628674521?pwd=jwKIJUv3cHcMeU3lFJLRBbwm77FyGA.1

 

June 17, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85628674521?pwd=jwKIJUv3cHcMeU3lFJLRBbwm77FyGA.1

 

September 16, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85628674521?pwd=jwKIJUv3cHcMeU3lFJLRBbwm77FyGA.1

 

December 16, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85628674521?pwd=jwKIJUv3cHcMeU3lFJLRBbwm77FyGA.1

 

For more historical information on the MHSA Advisory Committee 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.

BHSA in Marin