MHSA Community Services & Supports

The first generation of new MHSA programs and strategies that are being implemented is through the approved Community Services and Supports (CSS) component. These programs and strategies are improving access to underserved populations, bringing recovery approaches to current systems, and providing “whatever it takes” services to those most in need. New programs offer integrated, recovery-oriented mental health treatment; case management and linkage to essential services; housing and vocational support; and self-help.

CMHDA 2008 California Counties: Transforming Local Mental Health Systems
CSS Compendium & Informational Brochure

• CMHDA 2008 California Counties: CSS Compendium
• CMHDA's 2008 California Counties: Informational Brochure (PDF 9 MB) 
• Distribution Plan Ideas for CMHDA's 2008 California Counties: Informational Brochure (PDF 37 KB)

DMH Reports Regarding CSS Implementation

• CSS FY 08/09 Updates (July 3, 2009) (Link)
• Summary Comparison Mental Health Services Act Funds Committed/Distributed/Undistributed As of May 1, 2009 (Link)
• MHSA Implementation Study: Executive Summary (June 24, 2009) (Link)
• A Summary of First Year County CSS Implementation Progress Reports (January 2008)
  (PDF 210 KB)
• CSS Implementation Phase 2 Study (PDF 816 KB)
• CSS Implementation Phase 2 Study: Executive Summary (PDF 215 KB)
• MHSA Implementation Study, Phase 1: CSS State Planning Process (June 2007) (PDF 776 KB)

For Additional Information

• For information regarding the CSS Component of the MHSA, or to search for local county CSS plan,
  please visit DMH’s MHSA Website.
• DMH Community Services Division Restructure Local Program Support Branch:
  http://www.dmh.ca.gov/Services_and_Programs/Local_Program_Support/default.asp
• DMH MHSA Fiscal References: http://www.dmh.ca.gov/Prop_63/MHSA/MHSA_Fiscal_References.asp