Department of Mental Health

The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) strives to make our community better by providing world class mental health care. We improve the lives of thousands of people each year because we believe treatment works and recovery is possible.

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Request for Proposals for an Integrated Behavioral Health Information System (IBHIS)

Announcements/Updates

• Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Early Start Projects

Public Review and Comment Period November 18, 2008 – December 17, 2008

• Public Review Notice
• PEI Early Start Projects
• Public Comment Form

• Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Assignment of Funds for Statewide Projects

Public Review and Comment Period November 18, 2008 – December 17, 2008

• Public Review Notice
• PEI Assignment Summary and Agreement
• Public Comment Form

• MHSA Housing Program:

Villas at Gower Capital Development Project

Public Review and Comment Period November 4 – December 4, 2008

• Public Review Notice
• Section 4.2.1
• Development Summary
• Project Overview
• Section 4.2.5
• Section D: MHSA Housing Program Supportive Housing and Services Information (Items D.1 through D.5)
• Tenant Referral and Certification Process
• Tenant Certification Application
• Public Comment Form

• MHSA Housing Program:

Progress Place I and II Capital Development Project

Public Review and Comment Period November 4 – December 4, 2008

• Public Review Notice
• Section 4.2.1
• Development Summary
• Project Overview
• Section 4.2.5
• Section D: MHSA Housing Program Supportive Housing and Services Information (Items D.1 through D.5)
• Tenant Referral and Certification Process
• Tenant Certification Application
• Public Comment Form

• MHSA Housing Program:

Courtyards in Long Beach Capital Development Project

Public Review and Comment Period September 15 – October 15, 2008

• Public Review Notice
• Section 4.2.1
• Development Summary
• Project Overview
• Section 4.2.5
• Section D: MHSA Housing Program Supportive Housing and Services Information (Items D.1 through D.5)
• Tenant Referral and Certification Process
• Tenant Certification Application
• Public Comment Form

Daniels Village Capital Development Project

Public Review and Comment Period September 12 – October 12, 2008

• Public Review Notice
• Section 4.2.1
• Development Summary
• Project Overview
• Section 4.2.5
• Section D: MHSA Housing Program Supportive Housing and Services Information (Items D.1 through D.5)
• Tenant Referral and Certification Process
• Tenant Certification Application
• Public Comment Form

Glenoaks Gardens Capital Development Project

Public Review and Comment Period August 29-September 28, 2008

• Public Review Notice
• Section 4.2.1
• Development Summary
• Project Overview
• Section 4.2.5
• Section D: MHSA Housing Program Supportive Housing and Services Information (Items D.1 through D.5)
• Tenant Referral and Certification Process
• Tenant Certification Application
• Public Comment Form

• MHSA Workforce Education and Training(WET) Plan: Draft

Public and Review Comment Period Closed September 28, 2008

• Public Review Notice
• WET Plan

• MHSA Housing Program

Young Burlington Apartments Capital Development Project
Public Review and Comment Period July 25-August 23, 2008

• Public Review Notice
• Section 4.2.1
• Development Summary
• Project Overview
• Section 4.2.5
• Section D: MHSA Housing Program Supportive Housing and
  Services Information (Items D.1 through D.5)
• Public Comment Form

• MHSA Information Technology Plan: Draft

Public Review ended August 21, 2008

• Public Review Notice
• IT Plan

• MHSA Implementation Progress Report for the CSS Plan January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007

Public Review and Comment Period July 17 – August 15, 2008

• Public Review Notice
• MHSA Implementation Progress Report
• Public Comment Review Form

• Community Services and Supports (CSS) Plan Update and Growth Funding Plan
  Public Review and Comment Period July 1 –July 30, 2008
• Public Review Notice
• CSS Plan Update
• Public Comment Review Form

Events & Activities

• Los Angeles Times Publisher’s Forum – “The State of our Mental Health” (aired 6/23/07 on KTLA). Flash video.
• Fourth Annual Hoarding Training Conference in Burbank on June 26, 2008
• 14^th Annual Latino Conference in Los Angeles September 15-18, 2008
• 14^th Annual Asian American Mental Health Training Conference in Long Beach on October 17, 2008
• GET INVOLVED WITH THE MHSA
• LA County Mental Health Commission to Host Public Hearing on Voter-Approved Mental Health Services Act – July 30
• MHSA Media Advisory for the public hearing
• Public Hearing Announcement Final