Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)

Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)

Tulare County Mental Health


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

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

 

California voters approved Proposition 63, the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), in November 2004. It was designed to transform California’s behavioral health system to better serve individuals with, and at risk of, serious mental health issues, as well as their families. Through MHSA, the State Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) provides funding for personnel and other resources to support county mental health programs and monitor progress toward statewide goals for children and youth, adults, older adults, and families. MHSA addresses a broad continuum of prevention, early intervention, and service needs, as well as the necessary infrastructure, technology, and training elements that effectively support the system.  

 

 

 


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Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy emphasizes the relationship between you and your child. You will learn skills that will help you provide the type of support, guidance, and the nurturing your child requires.

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The Reducing Preschool Expulsion program provides services for children whose disruptive behavior puts them at risk of being expelled.

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Special Friends

The Special Friends program helps children in kindergarten through third grade who may be in danger of developing behavioral problems.

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Children of Promise Project

The Children of Promise project helps middle and high school-aged children overcome these challenges and get their lives on track for success.

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Tulare County Mental Health provides a continuum of supportive housing that focuses on transitional, semi-independent, and permanent independent living throughout Tulare County.

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Mental Health Court

The program provides courts with resources to improve participants’ social functioning and link them to employment, housing, treatment, and support services.


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