Learn how Berkeley is spending Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Funding, and provide input on current and proposed mental health services.
Join an upcoming virtual meeting to provide input on the proposed Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) FY22/23 Annual Update Funds, and discuss new ideas and strategies to address mental health needs in Berkeley. These meetings are hosted by the City of Berkeley's Mental Health Division.
Join the Zoom meeting on your computer or mobile device or call in (audio only):
(669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 844-673-3966
Password: 081337
ABOUT THE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT
Berkeley receives funding from the State of California through the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), which places a 1% tax on personal incomes above $1 million dollars. MHSA Funds are distributed to mental health jurisdictions based on the population in a given area. Berkeley receives annual funding to support mental health services in the following areas:
- Community Services and Supports (CSS): Provides treatment services and supports for severely mentally ill adults and seriously emotionally disturbed children.
- Prevention & Early Intervention (PEI): For strategies to recognize early signs of mental illness; to improve early access to services and programs; and to prevent mental illness from becoming severe and disabling.
- Innovations (INN): For short-term pilot projects to increase new learning in the mental health field.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information, please contact:
Karen Klatt, MEd, MHSA Coordinator
(510) 849-7541
KKlatt@cityofberkeley.info