What Is the
Community Planning Process (CPP)?
A Process That Listens
The Community Planning Process (CPP) is the process every county in California must follow to create its Behavioral Health Integrated Plan. Counties cannot build these plans alone — they are required by law to listen to people in the community, people like you.
When you share what is working, what is missing, or what could be better in local behavioral health care, you help Tri-City make decisions based on your community’s real needs.
Each voice helps shape behavioral health care in your community.
Yours deserves to be heard.
The Law: From MHSA to BHSA
The CPP is required by the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA), funded by a 1% tax on personal income over $1 million. Counties must follow it to receive BHSA funding for community mental health and substance use services.
2004
MHSA
Mental Health Services Act passed by California voters.
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2024
BHSA
Updated and expanded into the Behavioral Health Services Act, with greater focus on people with the highest need, housing, and SUD.
More Changes Under BHSA
Beyond a sharper focus on those with the greatest need, BHSA also reshapes how counties plan, report, and update their behavioral health services.
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One Unified Plan
Counties must create a single Integrated Plan that shows how all behavioral health funding will be used.
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Annual Results & Reporting
Counties must track results, report spending, and share progress with the public each year.
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Streamlined Annual Updates
Counties no longer need the full CPP for yearly Integrated Plan updates — each update is still posted publicly for 30 days.
What BHSA Funds
BHSA dollars support a wide range of behavioral health programs in our community:
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Outreach & Engagement
Connecting people who need behavioral health support.
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Early Intervention
Supporting people at risk of, or showing early signs of, a mental health or substance use disorder.
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Full Service Partnerships
Outpatient mental health and SUD services for individuals with the highest behavioral health needs.
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Housing Interventions
Rental assistance, transition services, and supportive or recovery housing.
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Workforce & Training
Recruiting and training people to provide behavioral health care.
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Facilities & Tech
Buildings, equipment, and technology that expand access to care.
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Innovative Pilots
Testing new ways to deliver behavioral health care in our community.
Why Your Participation Matters
Counties are required to listen first and build solutions with the people most affected — and your voice is a required part of that process.
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The System Is Changing
Counties must listen first and build solutions with the people most affected by behavioral health challenges.
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Every Voice Moves Us Forward
Advocacy is a long-term effort. Every meeting, comment, and story adds up to lasting change.
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You Are Part of a Community
Families, peers, advocates, and organizations working together toward a fairer behavioral health system.
Ready to Take Part?
There are many ways to engage with Tri-City and shape the future of behavioral health services in our community.
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Attend a Meeting
Join one of our public meetings and add your voice to the conversation.
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Request a Presentation
Bring Tri-City’s BHSA programs to your group — virtually or in person.
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Partner With Us
Tours, interviews, pop-ups and more — let’s start a deeper conversation.
Have a Question? Contact Paulina.
Paulina Ale
MHSA Program Coordinator – Innovation
pale@tricitymhs.org
(909) 326-4634