About Behavioral Health Services (BHS)

Our vision

Transform the behavioral health care system to one focused on prevention and continuous care through a network of accessible, coordinated, and person-centered services that are sustainable long-term.

Our mission

Provide a full continuum of mental health and substance use care to San Diego County residents of all ages.

Who we serve

We are the Specialty Behavioral Health Plan for children, youth, and adults with serious mental health or substance use conditions who are Medi-Cal beneficiaries or are uninsured.

What we do

• We are the Specialty Behavioral Health Plan for Medi-Cal beneficiaries.
• We deliver specialty mental health and substance use care through a network of community behavioral health providers.
• We provide direct services through case management, outpatient treatment, skilled nursing, and acute inpatient care.
• We lead local public health efforts to improve overall safety and behavioral health wellness for all residents across the region.
• We are the local behavioral health authority for functions required by the State.

Our services

We provide a continuum of mental health and substance use care that is available across San Diego County, including:

• Outpatient and support services
• Crisis services
• Hospital-level care
• Residential and long-term services

Visit All Services to learn more.

As the local behavioral health authority, we provide State-mandated services such as:

• LPS Conservatorships under the Office of the Public Conservator
• Voluntary behavioral health treatment through the Community Assistance, Recovery & Empowerment (CARE) Act Program
• Involuntary behavioral health treatment under Senate Bill (SB) 43

Connect with BHS

Resources

• Behavioral Health Services A-Z
• County Organizational Chart
• Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA)

Reports

• County of San Diego Fiscal Years 2025-27 Adopted Operational Plan
• Mental Health Services Act Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Update
• BHS Five-Year Strategic Housing Plan (2022-2027)

Join BHS

Contract with BHS

For Interested Providers

• Visit BuyNet to view open solicitations, sign up for notifications of new solicitations, respond to Request for Quotations, and view award notices.

For Current Providers

• Provider Portal

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