Realignment

The 1991 and 2011 CA "Realignments" shifted authority, responsibility, and money for many programs from state agencies to counties and sometimes cities or local districts.

​In exchange, counties are to receive dedicated funding sources to cover those transferred costs and some flexibility in spending the funds in order to meet local needs​.  
​It is the role of the Mental Health Board to assess the impact of the realignment of services from the state to the county, on services delivered to clients and on the local community.

​​There are two funding sources:
  • ½ cent sales tax
  • Vehicle License Fee (VLF) revenue​

1991

2011
1991 Realignment included transfer of funding responsibility for health, mental health, and social services costs from the state to counties.  
By including criminal justice programs, the 2011 Realignment includes a broader scope of government programs. 
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OFFICE

717 K STREET, SUITE 427
SACRAMENTO, CA 95814

mission

cALBHB/C supports the work of california's 59 local mental/ behavioral health boards and commissions by providing resources, training, and opportunities for communication and statewide advocacy.

Local boards are responsible for reviewing community mental health needs, services, facilities and special problems, and serve in an advisory capacity to local governing bodies and local mental/behavioral health directors per CA Welfare and Institutions Code 5604.2.
Donations are welcome. CALBHB/C is a nonprofit organization.