Find resources and tools for advancing your behavioral health care coordination, criminal justice diversion, and crisis care continuum efforts here.
These resources include products developed by the CARE TA Center, its affiliates, and other state and national organizations, as well as tools and samples from local and county agencies.
Medical Directors’ Recommendations on Trauma-informed Care for Persons with Serious Mental Illness
Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Services and Behavioral Health Information Notices
Mental Health Services Act as of January 27, 2020
Mental Health Services Act Expenditure Report – May Revision
MHSA Fiscal Regulations
National Guidelines for Behavioral Health Crisis Care: Best Practice Toolkit
Navigating a Mental Health Crisis: A NAMI Resource Guide for Those Experiencing a Mental Health Emergency
Northern California Youth Listening Sessions: Hearing the Voices of Youth Involved in the Foster Care and Juvenile Justice Systems
School Mental Health Crisis Leadership Lessons: Voices of Experience from Leaders in the Pacific Southwest Region
Supporting Mental Health and Wellness for Young Adults Experiencing Homelessness
The CARE TA Center is dedicated to helping state, county, and local agencies address the disproportionate impact of behavioral health crisis on diverse communities. These resources include an emphasis on tools for understanding and meeting the needs of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC); linguistically diverse communities; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer identified people (LGBTQ); and vulnerable populations such as youth and people experiencing homelessness.