CALIFORNIA
The "Mental Health: It’s Part of All Our Lives" campaign is being conducted in California by the California Department of Mental Health (DMH). DMH oversees mental health services throughout the State, including the administration of four major State facilities. It has developed partnerships among mental health service providers and groups, creating interagency systems of care to help children and adults with mental illnesses.
The California Department of Mental Health strives to actively include stakeholders of mental health services in the development of all programs, including managed care, regulations, and patient’s rights. By doing so, DMH is able to provide accessible, effective, and culturally competent mental health services to all Californians. You can learn more about the California Department of Mental Health here, or by calling (800) 896-4042.
For more information about mental health in California, you can contact any of the organizations listed below.
California Department of Mental Health
Provides information on mental health care facilities and services,
including county-level services.
www.dmh.ca.gov
Tel: 916-654-3890
Toll-Free in CA: 800-896-4042
TTY: 800-896-2512
California Network of Mental Health Clients
Empowers clients of the mental health system through self-help
groups and statewide networking and advocacy. Provides information on mental
health and other support services.
www.californiaclients.org
Tel: 916-443-3232
Toll-Free: 800-626-7447
Mental Health Association in California
Provides advocacy, education, and information on public policy
and legislation, and other assistance related to mental health services.
www.mhac.org
Tel: 916-557-1167
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, California
Educates families, professionals, and the public about mental
illnesses. Advocates for a strong, coherent system of
and increased research. Provides linkages to affiliates and services.
www.namicalifornia.org
Tel: 916-567-0163
Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
California’s protection and advocacy agency for people with mental
illnesses; investigates reports of abuse and neglect in facilities.
www.pai-ca.org
Tel: 916-488-9955
Toll-Free: 800-776-5746
United Advocates for Children of California
Provides support, information, and advocacy to children, youth,
and their
families living with serious emotional, behavioral, or mental disorders.
www.uacc4families.org
Tel. 916-643-1530
