Behavioral Health Services Act
Partner and Community Engagement
Behavioral Health Transformation
Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) (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.
Past Engagement Events
Public Comment: Phase 2 - BHSA Population-Based Prevention Program Guide
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 (DRAFT 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. The public comment period for Phase 2 of the BHSA Population-Based Prevention Guide closed on 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 Phase 2 - BHSA Population-Based Prevention Program Guide (DRAFT PDF) and there was dedicated time for public comment.
If you are having difficulty accessing the Video Recordings, please contact CDPH at
BHSAinfo@cdph.ca.gov to request this information in an alternate format.
Public Comment: Phase 1 - BHSA Population-Based Prevention Program Guide
CDPH invited interested parties to submit public comment on Phase 1 - BHSA Population-Based Prevention Program Guide in writing via Microsoft Forms, as well as during a public webinar, hosted on June 30, 2025. Following analysis of public comment on Phase 1, Phase 2 guidance will address the operational and administrative components to execute activities to achieve intended objectives, goals, and outcomes. Phase 2 will also be guided by community input and will include details on funding levels and implementation activities per strategy. The public comment period for Phase 1 of the BHSA Population-Based Prevention Guide closed on Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
Public Webinar: Phase 1 - BHSA Population-Based Prevention Program Guide
June 30, 2025, 9 AM–11 AM | Zoom
CDPH provided an overview presentation of Phase 1 - BHSA Population-Based Prevention Program Guide and there was dedicated time for public comment.
Expert Advisory Panel
CDPH convened a group of equity-focused subject matter experts to refine policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change strategies that support behavioral health and upstream prevention.
This meeting was open to the public and reserved dedicated time for public comment.
Expert Advisory Panel Meeting
December 11, 2024, 2 PM–4:30 PM | Zoom
Behavioral Health Task Force
CDPH presented to the California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS)-convened Behavioral Health Task Force (BHTF) on two occasions in 2024:
BHTF Quarterly Meeting Presentation
November 13, 2024, 10 AM–3 PM | Hybrid, In-person and Zoom
CDPH provided updates on planning for BHSA population prevention planning activities for input.
BHTF Lunch & Learn
October 15, 2024, 12–1:30 PM | Zoom Webinar
Topic: Promoting Health for All: Behavioral Health Population-Based Prevention