Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) Community Forum 

The transition from the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) to the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) marks a shift in how California invests in care for mental health and substance use services. BHSA priortizes services for individuals with the most significant behavioral health needs, as well as substance use treatment and housing interventions.The BHSA requires all counties in California to develop a three-year Integrated Plan through an inclusive Community Planning Process, ensuring meaningful public participation and oversight.

Tri‑City Mental Health Authority invites community residents, providers, advocates, and partners to join our upcoming forums. Learn about the transition from the MHSA to the BHSA, which goes into effect on July 1, 2026, and about the impact of Proposition 1 on local behavioral health services. Your voice matters, and this is your opportunity to be heard.These community meetings are open to the public and will have interpretation services available. The same information will be shared at each meeting, so please attend whichever works best for your schedule.

Tuesday, March 3, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (Virtual)
Zoom Meeting Link

Thursday, March 5, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (In Person)
MHSA Administrative Office
2001 N. Garey Ave., Pomona, CA

To request transportation assistance or interpretation services, please contact Sara Rodriguez, LMFT, MHSA Projects Manager, by Friday, February 27, 2026, at srodriguez@tricitymha.ca.gov or (909) 784-3009. 

About the Behavioral Health Services Act

The Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) is California’s updated framework for planning, funding, and delivering behavioral health services. Enacted through Proposition 1 in March 2024, BHSA updates and expands the 2004 Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) to better meet current community needs. This reform builds upon the foundation established by the MHSA, which introduced a dedicated funding source through a 1% tax on personal income over $1 million.

BHSA strengthens the statewide behavioral health system by:

• • • Expanding the scope of services to include both mental health and substance use disorder treatment;
    • Prioritizing individuals with the most significant behavioral health needs, including those at risk of or experiencing homelessness;
    • Supporting prevention, early intervention, treatment, housing, and recovery services;
    • Increasing accountability, transparency, outcomes-based planning and alignment with state priorities
    • Integrating multiple funding sources—including BHSA, Realignment, Medi Cal, federal grants, and local funds—into a coordinated system of care.