About Behavioral Health
California has a behavioral health care crisis, as more Californians need care, and there are not enough providers to deliver that care. As a last resort, those facing a mental health crisis turn to hospital emergency departments. The number of people going to an emergency department for mental health needs jumped 68% from 2010 to 2020; for children 12 to 17 that number climbed 31%. Creating a behavioral health care system means making access easier and more equitable, while ensuring patients receive care in the most appropriate setting.
5 Things To Know: Public Comment Requested on Mental Health Services Act Annual Update
Tackling San Diego’s Behavioral Health Crisis
As Southern California residents continue to face increased financial pressures, the demand for behavioral health services has grown significantly. With hospitals also under financial duress, it is becoming more challenging to meet the needs of those who struggle with mental health and substance use disorders. But with hospitals also under financial duress — 53% of all hospitals statewide lose money every day to deliver patient care — it is becoming more challenging to meet the needs of those who struggle with mental health and substance use disorders. At HASD&IC, we understand that behavioral health has a lasting impact on the entire health care system, evidenced by behavioral health being elevated to a top HASD&IC board priority by both the community and our hospitals.
5 Things To Know: State Debuts Provider Portal for Youth Mental Health
5 Things To Know: Save the Date for Primary Care and Behavioral Health Integration Summit
5 Things To Know: Public Comments Requested on Behavioral Health Transformation
5 Things To Know: Save the Date for Primary Care and Behavioral Health Integration Summit
5 Things To Know: BHCIP Grant Applications Close Dec. 13
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is accepting applications for grants to fund construction, acquisition, and rehabilitation of facilities related to behavioral health. DHCS will competitively award up to $3.3 billion in “Bond Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 1: Launch Ready” grants to target gaps in the state’s behavioral health facility infrastructure. The application […]
5 Things To Know: Local Conference to Feature Expanding 5150 Criteria and CARE Court
5 Things To Know: CARE Court Holds First Graduation Ceremony
San Diego County’s Behavioral Health Services and Public Defender departments, Superior Court, and other partners are celebrating an inspiring milestone for the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Act program (better known as CARE Court): On Aug. 7, CARE Court held its first graduation ceremony.