Aligning with Behavioral Health Transformation
California voters passed Proposition 1 in March 2024, transforming the Mental Health Services Act into the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA). The BHSA aims to support Californians living with the most serious mental health and substance use disorder needs. To better align with the BHSA’s priorities, the Commission created an addendum to its current Strategic Plan, which was adopted before the passage of Proposition 1.
The Commission adopted the addendum at its May 2026 meeting. The addendum was drafted by a Strategic Plan Advisory Committee, created in January 2026 to partner with community members in public meetings to establish updated priorities.
The addendum to the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan contains four priorities for 2026 and 2027 to better align with the BHSA.
- Priority 1 – Meet the Needs of People with the Highest Behavioral Health Needs
- Priority 2 – Ensure that the Substance Use Disorder Continuum is Incorporated Throughout the Commission’s Work
- Priority 3 – Expand Peer Behavioral Health Services
- Priority 4 – Build the Evidence Base for the Effectiveness and Sustainability of New and Innovative Statewide Strategies
Click here to read more on the update to our Strategic Plan, or click the link below to download a pdf of the addendum.
Read the Addendum
Accelerating Transformational Change
Using interviews, listening sessions and public forums, the Commission sought input from strategic partners, experts and the public while developing its 2024-2027 Strategic Plan. For section by section viewing, use the Table of Contents to the right. To download a copy of the entire document, click below.
Read the full "Vision for Accelerating Transformational Change: 2024-2027 Strategic Plan"
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