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Tulare County Behavioral Health


24-Hour Crisis and Access Lines
Mental Health Services Access and Crisis Line:  1-800-320-1616
Substance Use Disorder Access Line: 1-866-732-4114
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988

Problem Resolution (Grievances and Appeals)
Behavioral Health: 1-800-500-4465
Substance Use Disorder: 1-833-433-4988

 

Announcements

The Behavioral Health Branch of Tulare County HHSA in collaboration with our diverse provider network, community members, and the My Voice Media Center are pleased to announce Untangling Roots – Cultivating Wellness and Recovery.  Watch the short English with Closed Captions video below to learn more. Go to the Untangling Roots Video Series page for personal experiences videos.
 


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Tulare County has the ability to respond to individuals in the community seeking our services. We aim to inform the public at large how best to address your needs when you find yourself or a loved one in crisis. If you or your friends and family need services, call 988 (1-800-320-1616 for Behavioral Health Services and 1-866-732-4114 for substance use disorder services) available 24 hours day. A listing of behavioral health providers can be found using the Mental Health Provider Directory. A listing of substance use disorder providers can be found using the Substance Use Disorder Provider Directory.

We are pleased to present videos on behavioral health services and we highlight them here. We  look forward to sharing past videos that are relevant in content.   

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events
Tulare County Mental Health Board


Committees — Open to the Public

Mental Health Quality Improvement Committee (MH QIC)
The Tulare County Mental Health Plan (MHP) is committed to providing quality, culturally competent mental health services. MH QIC focuses on identifying areas of concern and improving quality of care, access to services, and consumer satisfaction throughout the mental health system of care. Consumers and their families are encouraged to participate.

Meets: 4th Wednesday of each month, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Meetings are currently held virtually.
Contact: QIManagedCare@tularecounty.ca.gov


Adult Systems Improvement Committee (ASIC)
ASIC is a subcommittee of the MH QIC and monitors the activities of the Mental Health Plan’s (MHP) Adult System of Care, including issues that influence adult system of care programs, services, and trend analysis.

Meets: 4th Thursday of each month, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Meetings are currently held virtually. Consumers and their families are encouraged to participate.
Contact: QIManagedCare@tularecounty.ca.gov


Children's System Improvement Council (CSIC)
CSIC is a subcommittee of the MH QIC and monitors the activities of the Mental Health Plan’s (MHP) Children’s System of Care, including issues that influence children/youth system of care programs, services, and trend analysis. Consumers and their families are encouraged to participate.

Meets: 1st Thursday of each month, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Meetings are currently held virtually.
Contact: QIManagedCare@tularecounty.ca.gov


Substance Use Disorder Quality Improvement Committee (SUD-QIC)
The Tulare County Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) is committed to providing quality, culturally competent substance use disorder services. SUD QIC focuses on identifying areas of concern and improving quality of care, access to services, and consumer satisfaction throughout the substance use disorder system of care. Consumers and their families are encouraged to participate.

Meets: 3rd Tuesday of each month, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Monthly meetings are currently held virtually. Quarterly meetings are held in person.
Contact: QI_Unit@tularecounty.ca.gov


Agency News

IHSS Celebrates 50 Years

IHSS Celebrates 50 Years

Since its inception more than 50 years ago, the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program has been enabling California residents to live independently and safely in their own homes, avoiding institutionalization.

HHSA Community Holiday Drives Underway

HHSA Community Holiday Drives Underway

With the autumn season here and the holidays fast approaching, everyone seems to get busier—and Tulare County HHSA’s programs are no exception! Under Friends of Tulare County, HHSA has four current holiday drives underway. Thank you for helping to make spirits bright this holiday season!

Video: Navigating Medicare Enrollment

Video: Navigating Medicare Enrollment

The Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging (K/T AAA) and HICAP help Medicare consumers with things like benefit coverage, billing, consumer rights, and coordination of parts A, B, C, and D. So, how do you enroll in Medicare? Let us show you!