Resources

Topics

Templates/Sample Docs

Training/Handbooks
  1. ​ACRONYMS  Word   PDF
  2. ​ADVOCACY
  3. BROWN ACT (Open Meeting Rules)
  4. ​COMMUNITY PROGRAM PLANNING
  5. ​CONDUCT
  6. ​CULTURAL RELEVANCE
  7. DATA NOTEBOOKS
  8. DUTIES (CA WIC 5604.2) Detailed Task List.
  9. ​​EVALUATION FORM for board/commission
  10. EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES
  11. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS "FAQs"
  12. HYBRID MEETINGS  Zoom Translation
  13. LEGISLATION - 2 (MHSA, Laura's Law, 5150+)
  14. LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY
  15. ​MHSA 3-YEAR PLANS, UPDATES:  MHB/C Role, Components, Fiscal Information
  16. PERFORMANCE OUTCOME DATA
  17. RECOMMENDATIONS
  18. ​RECRUITMENT
  19. REPORTS (Local Annual Reports & Statewide Reports)
  20. REVIEW
  21. TEMPLATES/SAMPLE DOCS 
  22. TRAINING (Online Modules, Materials & Recordings)
  23. WEBSITES for Local Boards & Commissions​
  24. ​WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE  for Local Boards & Commissions and Mental Health Divisions
  25. RELATED LINKS (Other mental health resources/websites)​
  1. Agendas
  2. ​Annual Goals (and Task List)
  3. Annual Reports
  4. Bylaws
  5. Member Orientation
  6. Recruitment (Application, Flyer, Interview Questions)
  7. Site/Program Visit Forms/Procedures
​                      ... and more
  1. TRAINING - (Online Modules, Materials & Recordings)
  2. BEST PRACTICES HANDBOOK (PDF) (Doc)  Guidance & examples for local mental/behavioral boards/ commissions.​

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.