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Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Annual Plan Update FY 22/23

The Nevada County Behavioral Health Department is inviting all stakeholders to review and comment on Nevada County’s Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Annual Plan Update for fiscal year 2022/2023 and Annual Progress Report for fiscal year 20/21. The Public Comment Period will last for a period of 30 days from April 13, 2022 to May 13, 2022. The Mental Health Services Act, also known as Prop 63, is funded by a 1% tax on personal income over $1 million per year, and is designed to expand and transform California’s county mental health systems.

Notable changes within the MHSA Annual Plan Update for FY 22/23 include:

  • Funding increases for existing contracts and programs
  • Enhanced support for the Homeless Outreach and Medical Engagement (HOME) Team
  •  Investment in replacement of the current Electronic Health Record (EHR)

To view the FY 22/23 Annual Plan Update and FY 20/21 Annual Progress Report, go to www.mynevadacounty.com/mhsa.

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