Behavioral Health Planning Sessions were held on May 21, 2026 and June 11, 2026.

Presentation of Research Results & Preliminary / Draft Strategies
 

• Supporting Resources:

  • HCAI Supply/Demand Model Methodology- Detailed​

  • Organizational links to sources in Planning Session #1: May 21, 2026

    • CalAIM: https://calaim.dhcs.ca.gov/ 

    • Children & Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI): https://cybhi.chhs.ca.gov/about/  

    • DHCS BH-Connect: https://hcai.ca.gov/workforce/initiatives/behavioral-health-bh-connect/ 

    • CalMHSA Med-Cal Peer Support Certification: https://www.capeercertification.org/

    • HCAI BHSA Draft WET Plan: https://hcai.ca.gov/workforce/financial-assistance/grants/bhp/ 

    • CalMHSA Clinical Supervision: https://www.calmhsa.org/clinical-supervision/

    • California Community Colleges Apprenticeship Initiative: https://www.cccco.edu/About-Us/Chancellors-Office/Divisions/Workforce-and-Economic-Development/apprenticeship/ca-apprenticeship-initiative 

    • Chabot College  Catalyst for Wellness in Community (CWC) Behavioral Health Wellness Coach Apprenticeship Program: https://www.catalyst-center.org/cwcapprenticeship

    • HCAI - Certified Wellness Coaches: https://cawellnesscoach.org/ 

    • AB 2473: New California Requirements for SUD Counselors

      • https://intercoast.edu/articles/ab-2473-new-california-requirements-for-alcohol-and-drug-counselors-2026/ 

    • California’s Mentored Internship Project Launches: 

      • https://ahpnet.com/californias-mentored-internship-project-toolkit-launches/