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Contact & Location

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting please call (559) 624-7445. Public documents related to the items on this agenda may be reviewed at the reception counter in the lobby of Tulare County Government Plaza, 5957 South Mooney Boulevard, Visalia, CA 93277.

Tulare County Behavioral Health Board

The Tulare County Behavioral Health Board meets monthly to discuss issues regarding the quality and accessibility of the mental health services the County provides. The Behavioral Health Board votes on issues that affect clients and their family members, such as changes within the Mental Health Plan, performance outcomes and measurements, data collection, and strategic planning. The Board acts in an advisory status to the local Behavioral Health Administration, thus helping to create a system that is more accessible, efficient, and quality-driven.

Behavioral Health Board Bylaws

Behavioral Health Board Vacancy Announcements: This is the Behavioral Health Board Committee Notice of Vacancy for the Tulare County Behavioral Health Board. Recruitment and selection process will be in accordance with CA WIC 5604 to ensure required representation.

Behavioral Health Board

Behavioral Health Board Executive Committee

Agency News

Latest agency news, events, training, and more.

California Offers Free Mental Health Support to Residents of All Ages

Observed in the United States since 1949, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If you did not know California offers free, confidential mental health support to residents of all ages—no insurance or referral required.

Tulare County Selects New Public Health Officer

On February 11, 2025, the Tulare County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to appoint Dr. Asma Tariq to the position of County Health Officer, effective May 4, 2025. Dr. Tariq fills the position that has been vacant since Dr. Karen Haught retired in 2023.

Video: Tulare County Animal Services Adventure Paws

Tulare County Animal Services is proud to present its Adventure Paws program. If you aren’t able to adopt but would like to make a difference in the life of a shelter dog, sign up for Adventure Paws!

New Area Code, New Dialing Procedure

The California Public Utilities Commission is adding a new area code, 357, to the areas using the 559 area code. Starting February 26, 2025, local calls will require dialing 1 + area code + phone number (1 +10 digits). You can still dial just 3 digits for 911, 988, and other services like 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711, or 811 if available

Get in touch

Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency
Monday - Thursday
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m.–12 p.m.

5957 South Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, California 93277
Phone: (559) 624-8000
Fax: (559) 749-9818

24-Hour Child Abuse Reporting Hotline
1-800-331-1585

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

Report a Concern

Compliance, Accessibility and Privacy Policies

Information & Referral Line
1-800-834-7121

Friends of Tulare County
(559) 624-8000