The ​ California Department of Public Health (CDPH) invited interested parties and Tribes to participate in a public comment session on the second phase of the BHSA Population-Based Prevention Program Guide. This open virtual meeting consisted of an overview presentation of the ​​Phase 2 - BHSA Population-Based Prevention Program Guide (PDF) [*] ​followed by dedicated time for public comment and participant feedback. During the webinar, participants and Tribes had the opportunity to share their feedback on the Phase 2 Guide. CDPH will listen carefully and document all comments but will not provide immediate responses. 

To share feedback: Submit written public comment through the Phase 2 - BHSA Population-Based Prevention Program Guide Microso​ft Forms Survey​​​ by Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM. 

Public Webinar: Phase 2 - BHSA Population-Based Prevention Program Guide

November 13th, 2025, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM | Zoom

CDPH provided an overview presentation of the Phase 2 -BHSA Population-Based Prevention Program Guide (PDF) [*] and there was dedicated time for public comment.

• Webinar Slides (PDF) [*]
  
•  Video Recording - English, Video Recording - Spanish [*]
  

What is in the Phase 2 Guide? The Phase 2 Guide is intended to act as a complement to the CDPH Phase 1 - BHSA Population-Based Prevention Program Guide and will be released at the end of 2025. It provides the operational and administrative components to execute the BHSA Population-Based Prevention Program Framework with the specific activities to be implemented for each of the Statewide Prevention Strategy Components. It includes details on funding levels and implementation activities per strategy.  Visit the Executive Summary on Phase 2 Guide (PDF)​ for details. 

Learn more: For questions or comments on the CDPH behavioral health planning and engagement process, please email BHSA​info@cdp​h.ca.gov.  

W​hy is this important? The Phase 2 Guide, in conjunction with the Phase 1 Guide, will comprise the CDPH Final Plan that will guide implementation of the BHSA Statewide Population-Based Prevention Program administered by CDPH, beginning in July 2026 for a three-year period including Fiscal Years 2026–29. The BHSA is a critical part of California’s broader efforts to reimagine and strengthen the entire behavioral health system — connecting services, expanding access, and improving outcomes for all Californians. Community, Tribal, and partner input is essential to inform the development and implementation of population-based prevention programs and policies that intend to improve the behavioral health and well-being of all Californians. More information about California’s transformation of the state’s behavioral health sys​tem is available at mentalhealth.ca.gov. 

[*] If you are having difficulty accessing the Phase 2 webinar slides PDF or video recordings, please contact CDPH at BHSA​info@cdp​h.ca.gov​ to request this information in an alternate format.​