Partner and Community Engagement

​Behavioral Health Transformation

Behavioral Health Services Act (Senate Bill (SB) 326 (Eggman, Chapter 790, Statutes of 2023) requires CDPH to participate in engagement and consultation activities with interested parties to support the planning, development, and implementation of Behavioral Health Transformation related policy.  

CDPH will publish updates on engagement opportunities related to behavioral health transformation planning on this webpage.​

Upcoming Engagement Opportunities

CDPH will conduct partner and community sessions to gather feedback from a range of partners and the public. The meeting topics and duration will vary.

Behavioral Health Task Force

CDPH will present to the California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS)-convened Behavioral Health Task Force (BHTF) on two occasions in 2024

BHTF Lunch & Learn

October 15, 2024, 12 – 1:30 PM | Zoom Webinar

Topic: Promoting Health for All: Behavioral Health Population-Based Prevention​

• ​Register Now
  
• Agenda​ (PDF)

​BHTF Quarterly Meeting Presentation

November 13, 2024, 10 AM – 3 PM | Hybrid, In-person and Zoom

CDPH will provide updates on planning for BHSA population prevention planning activities and obtain input.

• Registration link and agenda coming soon​​​

Expert Advisory Panel

CDPH will convene a group of equity-focused subject matter experts to refine and help prioritize policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change strategies that support behavioral health and upstream prevention.

This input will inform development of an overarching framework for broader collective action on behavioral health prevention, with roles across multiple sectors, initiatives, and funding streams. 

These meetings are open to the public and will have dedicated time for public comment.

Expert Advisory Panel Meeting #1

October/November 2024, Date TBD | Zoom

• Registration link and agenda coming soon
  

Expert Advisory Panel Meeting #2

Early December, Date TBD | Zoom

• Registration link and agenda coming soon
  

Additional engagement opportunities will be posted as they become available.

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Please reach out to BHSAinfo@cdph.ca.gov with questions or feedback on the CDPH planning and engagement process.

For more information regarding the proposed Behavioral Health Services Act, visit the Mental Health for All website.​​​​