In 2004, California voters passed the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). Twenty years later, voters approved Proposition 1 (Prop.) 1, which ends the MHSA and establishes the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) to strengthen the state’s behavioral health system. Taking effect July 1, 2026, the BHSA brings new challenges and opportunities to our region. San Diego County’s Behavioral Health Services (BHS) seeks your input to help address the future of local behavioral health needs. Join us in and make your voice heard!

Learning Objectives:

1. Provide an overview of Prop. 1 and recent efforts by County Behavioral Health Services (BHS) to support local behavioral health needs.

2. Engage the community and stakeholders about opportunities possible through BHSA, and how to effectively support local behavioral health needs amidst policy and funding changes to the behavioral health system.