California Department of Health Care Services

🎥 See how @zocalohealth is using PATH CITED funds to expand equitable, quality care for Medi-Cal members in the Sierra Nevada and Inland Empire regions.

Local providers = local impact.

#PATHCITED #MediCal

Big news for Los Angeles County. 🎉
A $43M investment through #BHCIP brings new behavioral health facilities to Lancaster, including CRTP, CSU, & a Mental Health Hub. These services will support 5,500+ people annually.
#MentalHealth #BehavioralHealth #LACounty

Group of individuals outdoors with one person holding a certificate, dressed in casual and semi-formal attire, standing near a shovel planted in the ground, with a clear sky and power lines in the background.

Six individuals in hard hats using shovels for a groundbreaking ceremony in a field under a clear sky.

DHCS celebrated the groundbreaking of San Diego Freedom Ranch’s new Adult Residential Treatment Facility in Campo — funded through Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 3 – Launch Ready with an award of $18.7M.

📍 1777 Buckman Springs Road, Campo, CA

📣 DHCS released the Draft EBP/CDEP Resource Guide for public comment. Help shape how CA expands access to behavioral health services. 🧠💬
Submit feedback by Jan. 16, 2026.
🔗 https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/CYBHI/Documents/EBP-CDEP-Resource-Guide.pdf

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🚀 Ready for a new career opportunity?

Event Details:
📅 Date: December 8
🕙 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder’s Office, 110 W Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134

Register: https://tinyurl.com/29u9dub2

Promotional image for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline featuring an individual standing among orange flowers, holding a globe, with two eagles flying overhead. The text encourages contacting the lifeline with the message "Our spirits are meant to be cared for."

Promotional image for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline featuring a diverse group of six individuals in various cultural attires standing under a large tree with visible roots. The text reads "Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, Call, Text, or Chat – Community is medicine. Reach out." Autumn leaves are scattered at their feet.

Native American Heritage Month reminds us that community and connection are powerful sources of healing. 🌿

If you or someone you love is in crisis, call or text 988 for free, confidential support.

Medi-Cal and DHCS continue to work toward accessible mental health care for all Californians.

Lisa Davies, CEO of Chapa-De Indian Health, champions whole person care.

“Over the years, DHCS has provided a number of programs that have allowed us to expand healthcare benefits…”

#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #WholePersonCare #ChapaDe #TribalHealth #DHCS

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A hand holding a smartphone displaying the number 988 dialed on the keypad, with text promoting the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, stating "Call, Text, or Chat - Hope is three digits away." The background is blue with the logo of HCS and the Lifeline number in large orange digits.

Everyone deserves to be heard and supported. During Native American Heritage Month, Medi-Cal and DHCS recognize the importance of culturally informed care and mental wellness in Native communities.

If you need someone to talk to, call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Honoring 50 Years of Partnership and Progress!

With deep roots and a strong commitment to culturally respectful care, Chapa-De remains a trusted source of healing, advocacy, and empowerment for Native communities across Northern California.

💙 “The Technical Assistance Marketplace equipped us with essential tools, expert guidance, and strategic insight, enabling us to expand our impact while remaining rooted in quality and community trust.” – @omatochicare CEO Deka Dike.
Hear the full story: capathsuccess.com.

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Promotional image for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline featuring a person with glasses, with text encouraging to call, text, or chat because your life matters.

Honoring Native voices. Supporting Native wellness.

Medi-Cal and DHCS are dedicated to connecting communities with care and support.

📞 Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #MediCal #DHCS #988 #WellnessForAll

🚨 DHCS announces $145.5M awarded to 153 organizations to expand Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports for Medi-Cal members.
🌟 Learn how funds are improving provider capacity to deliver coordinated care: https://www.ca-path.com/cited

Are you ready to apply your nursing expertise in state service? Join us as a Nurse Evaluator II (Coding & Medical Policy Evaluator) and help shape medical policy in claims processing.

Final filing date: 11/14

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=497058

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El acoso escolar (bullying) es una carga pesada para toda la familia, y no tienes que tener todas las respuestas.

Acompáñanos el Jueves, 13 de noviembre de 12:00 a 12:45 p.m. PST.

Register: https://hellobrightline.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_an67VXnjTFeMGDFP9ujDKQ#/registration

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Bullying weighs heavy on the entire family—and you don’t need to have all the answers.

Join us on Thursday, November 13th from 12:00-12:45pm PST

Register: https://hellobrightline.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_an67VXnjTFeMGDFP9ujDKQ#/registration

Volunteers at a food bank packing boxes beneath a banner reading "Millions of Californians are at risk of going hungry. HOW YOU CAN HELP."

Promotional image for volunteering featuring a volunteer at a food bank with text encouraging to 'Volunteer Your Time' at local food banks and explore other ways to fight hunger.

Promotional image for donating resources, featuring suggestions like asking local pantries, supporting schools, and giving cash if employer offers donation matching, with an icon of a hand holding a coin above the text.

An orange graphic titled "Support a Neighbor" featuring a handshake icon. It lists ways to help: grocery delivery for those in need, sharing produce, and promoting local sports efforts that give free or discounted meals.

Millions of Californians are at risk of going hungry as CalFresh and other federal benefits are delayed. But we don’t wait — we act.

Step up and support your neighbors: volunteer, donate, or spread the word. Together, we can help those in need.

#OperationFeedCA

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National Substance Use Prevention Month ends today, but talking regularly to your kids about not drinking or using drugs has a lasting impact.

samhsa.gov/substance-use/prevention/talk-they-hear-you

Medi-Cal members, call your health provider to learn more about behavioral health services.

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Today is the last day of Red Ribbon Week. Visit www.redribbon.org to learn more about Red Ribbon Week and get tips for talking to your kids about drugs.

The life you save may be that of your own child or a dear friend.

https://www.redribbon.org/your-story

#RedRibbonWeek

CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson with Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta.

As the federal government shutdown disrupts critical food benefits, food banks across the state are available to assist Californians in need.

Dial 2-1-1 to speak with someone about services available in your area, or find a local food bank near you at cafoodbanks.org/our-members.

Graphic with a brain icon and a cannabis leaf with a prohibition sign, alongside the text "Do you know how drugs affect your brain?" on a blue background.

Take a scientific journey to learn about the brain’s complex responses to specific drugs, including cocaine, inhalants, K2/Spice and Bath Salts, marijuana, methamphetamine, nicotine, opioids, and prescription stimulants.

Mind Matters: https://bit.ly/3OaIOEH

Talk to a food bank Reach out to your local food bank for a list of places you can get food in your area.

Locate food banks and pantries near you.

Need help now? Call 2-1-1 anytime for free, 24/7 support connecting you to local food and community services.

As the ongoing federal government shutdown disrupts critical food benefits, food banks across the state are available to assist Californians in need.

Last week, Governor Newsom fast-tracked $80 million to food banks throughout the state to help address cuts to food benefits.

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⏰ Reminder: Deadline for Bond BHCIP Round 2: Unmet Needs Funding: October 28 at 5 pm PDT.

More info: https://www.infrastructure.buildingcalhhs.com/grantees/bond-bhcip-rounds/

#BehavioralHealth #CAgrants #BHCIP

Webinar CalHHS Connect: How Federal Policy Changes are Impacting a Healthy California for All YouTube.com/@calhhs

Meet the speakers Kim Johnson, Secretary, Health & Human Services Michelle Baass, Director, Health Care Services Jennifer Troia, Director, Social Services Elizabeth Landsberg, Director, Health Care Access & Information

ICYMI: CalHHS leaders share updates on HR 1 efforts in California and the rural health transformation opportunity. 📺 youtube.com/live/DgYyPSkmkHQ

Promotional graphic for Red Ribbon Week featuring a message 'Learn about the effects of driving drunk' over a backdrop of blurred police lights.

Every day, about 34 people in the United States die in drunk driving crashes — that's one person every 42 minutes.

Learn more about the effects of driving drunk. https://bit.ly/3mfpZ7k

#DHCS #RedRibbonWeek

When emergencies like floods or mudslides happen, every second counts:
🔸 Warning = Be ready to leave
🔸 Order = Leave immediately
✔️ Pack your Benefits ID Card, a medication list, and daily medical supplies
✔️ Ask your provider about emergency backups

Red ribbon on a red background with text 'Pledge to be Drug Free, October 23-31'.

Make a promise to yourself and those around you to stay drugfree.

Take the #DEARedRibbon Pledge today! https://go.usa.gov/xMRvG

#DHCS #RedRibbonWeek

Webinar CalHHS Connect: How Federal Policy Changes are Impacting a Healthy California for All Monday, October 27 at 10am

Meet the speakers Kim Johnson, Secretary, Health & Human Services Michelle Baass, Director, Health Care Services Jennifer Troia, Director, Social Services Elizabeth Landsberg, Director, Health Care Access & Information

Next week, CalHHS will host a webinar on the latest efforts to address H.R. 1's impacts on safety-net programs in California and provide an update on the state’s application for the Rural Health Transformation Program: https://bit.ly/4qjEoip

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. DHCS was proud to attend the Disability Employment Awareness Fair, where Hannah Vernazza and Joseph Luna spoke on the importance of inclusion and opportunity.

Interested in joining our team? Email recruit@dhcs.ca.gov to learn more.

DHCS invites Tribal partners to a special webinar.

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🗓️ Oct 30 | ⏰ 12–1:30 PM
💬 Opening remarks by Director Michelle Baass
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#CalAIM #HealthEquity #DHCS #PublicHealth