San Benito County, CA

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Call Our 24/7/365 Crisis Line: (831) 902-2911

We welcome you to San Benito County Behavioral Health. We provide specialty mental health, substance use recovery and suicide prevention services for people who live in San Benito County, particularly for those who are eligible for Medi-Cal (click here for more information).

Behavioral Health Services Act Planning

See below, and our BHSA page for more information and upcoming meetings to learn how our services are changing as we transition from the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) 2004, to the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) 2024

Mental Health Service Goals

• Work with you and other health care providers to arrange for quality care for you
• Improve mental health care
• Be sensitive to each client's clinical and cultural needs

Substance Abuse Services Goals

• Advise and assist with preventative measures
• Provide treatment methods to overcome substance abuse

Participant Responsibilities

• Work with us to choose the best staff service provider for you.
• Keep your appointments as schedule.
• Call if you are unable to keep your appointment because of an unexpected event.
• Work on treatment goals with your therapist and doctor.

Latest News | Últimas noticias

Review the Draft BHSA Integrated Plan 2026-2029 - available Until May 21st, 2026
Revise el Borrador del Plan Integrado BHSA 2026-2029 - disponible el 21 de mayo de 2026

  Provide Feedback to the Integrated Plan: Click Here

Envíe sus comentarios sobre el Plan Integrado: Haga clic aquí

San Benito County's 24/7/365 Mobile Crisis Services:

Notice of Significant Changes to SBCBH Beneficiary Handbooks:

New Integrated Behavioral Health Member Handbook

Nuevo Manual del Beneficiario (Espanol)

More information in English

 Mas informacion en Espanol  

Our Quality Improvement Work Plan is now available to view:

SBCBH FY 26-27 QI Work Plan


Notice of MOU Discussion Meetings:

November 2024 - January 2026

Annual San Benito MOU Report:

2025 MOU Report

Behavioral Health Board Meetings:
(3rd Thursday of every month at 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m)

Next Meeting: February 19, 2026

Upcoming Community Events:

Click here for events

Public Notices of County of San Benito's
Request for Proposals

RFP Solicitation for Telepsychiatry Provider Services

RFP Solicitation for Organizations to Provide Sober Living Environments

RFP Substance Use Disorder Residential Treatment Service Providers

RFP Substance Use Disorder Narcotic Treatment Program (NTP) and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Service Providers

Outpatient Services Results

View RFP23-001 Outpatient Adult Services

RFP BH23-001 Notice of Results, Outpatient Adult Services

View RFP23-002 Outpatient Youth Services

RFP BH23-002 Notice of Results, Outpatient Youth Services

Questions & Answers regarding RFP BH23-001 & BH23-002

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The following links can be provided in print as requested.

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Mental Health Treatment Forms

Referral to Behavioral Health

English

• Behavioral Health Member Handbook 2026
• April 2026 San Benito Provider Directory
• MHP MOU
• SBCMH Guide to County Mental Health Services
• Client Problem Resolution Guide Brochure
• Client Problem Resolution Form
• Notice of Privacy Practices
• Advanced Directives
• Attendance Policy
• 2020 SBCBH Cultural and Linguistic Competence Plan

Spanish

• Manual de Beneficiaro 2026
• Directorio de Proveedores Abril de 2026
• Guia de servisios de Salud Mental
• Guia de Resolucion de Problemas del Cliente
• Aviso de Practicas de Privacidad
• Directiva Anticipada
• Formulario Para Queja Del Consumidor 
• Manual del Beneficiario – Servicios Especializados de Salud Mental 2024
• Manual del Beneficiario Sistema de Entrega Organizada de Medicinas de Medi-Cal 2023
• Poliza de Asistencia

Substance Use Treatment Forms

English

• Behavioral Health Member Handbook 2026
• April 2026 San Benito Provider Directory
• DMC-ODS MOU
• Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Brochure
• Client Problem Resolution Guide
• Notice of Privacy Practices
• Advance Directive
• Notice to Individual Receiving SA services
• San Benito County Pocket Resource Guide
• Tuberculosis Fact Sheet
• Voter Preference
• STD/HIV Brochure

Spanish

• Manual de Beneficiario 2026
• Directorio de Proveedores Abril de 2026
• Servicios Sobre Alcohol y Drogas
• Guia de Resolucion de Problemas del Cliente 
• Aviso de Practicas de Privacidad
• Directiva Anticipada
• Noticia para Individuos que Reciben Servicios de Abuso de Sustancios
• Guia de Recursos del Condado de San Benito
• Hoja Informativa sobre el Tuberculosis
• Formulario de Preferencia de Votar

CalMHSA 

Thank you for your interest in San Benito County Behavioral Health’s interoperability capabilities and FHIR APIs. 

San Benito County Behavioral Health’s is a participant of CalMHSA Connex. CalMHSA Connex is a County Behavioral Health focused Health Information Exchange.

San Benito County Behavioral Health’s Provider Directory API can be found here.

 For more information, or to request access to San Benito County Behavioral Healthv Patient Access FHIR APIs, please visit CalMHSA Connex APIs - California Mental Health Services Authority.

Member Educational Resources

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