Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA)
Resource Map
This resource map is designed to help you navigate and connect with a variety of behavioral health services and support options available in our community.
Mapa de Recursos
Este mapa de recursos está diseñado para ayudarte a navegar y conectarte con una variedad de servicios de salud conductual y opciones de apoyo disponibles en nuestra comunidad.

If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

Si tú o alguien que conoces necesita ayuda ahora, llama o envía un mensaje de texto al 988 o chatea con 988lifeline.org
The BHSA newsletter is published every two to three months by the County of Sonoma Department of Health Services Behavioral Health Division.
Behavioral Health Services Act Newsletter – Spring 2025 English (PDF: 490 kB)
BHSA Boletin Informativo – Primavera 2024 en Español (PDF: 721 kB)
Join us at the following Suicide Prevention month events in Sonoma County!
Santa Rosa's Connection is Prevention – Half-day conference
As part of Sonoma County’s Suicide Prevention Month, this engaging half-day conference will bring together older adults, caregivers, behavioral health professionals, and community members to highlight the vital role human connection plays in preventing suicide and supporting mental wellness as we age. Join us for an inspiring and informative day dedicated to connection, support, and community well-being for older adults in Sonoma County!
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
- Time: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Location: The Backdrop – 1455 Corporate Center Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA
- What to Expect: A dynamic mini-conference featuring a keynote speaker, expert panel, interactive breakout sessions, raffle prizes, and a resource fair tailored to older adults and their support networks.
- Food: Complimentary morning refreshments and lunch provided
- Expected Attendance: Approximately 100 older adults, caregivers, and family members
This event is free, but registration is required. Please register:
English flyer -- Spanish flyer
Cloverdale's Connection is Prevention Event
Connection is Prevention in Cloverdale is a community gathering that will bring together neighbors, service providers, and local residents to celebrate connection, have fun, and raise awareness about suicide prevention and mental wellness. Through shared experiences and meaningful engagement, we can build stronger, healthier, and more supportive communities…together!
- Date: Friday, September 19th
- Location: Cloverdale Plaza, 122 N. Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, CA
- Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Food: Free food will be available to everyone (burritos, sandwiches, and pizza)
- Activities: Family-friendly fun including face painting and raffle prizes!
- Music: Live music and performances!
- Expected Attendance: Approximately 100 community members
English flyer -- Spanish flyer
Sonoma Valley's Connection is Prevention Event
The Connection is Prevention event in Sonoma Valley offers a meaningful opportunity for families and community members to explore local behavioral health resources and build connections that support mental health and well-being. Held during Suicide Prevention Month, this event is part of a countywide effort to highlight the power of human connection in preventing mental health challenges and suicide. Together, we can create a stronger, more connected Sonoma Valley.
- Date: Wednesday, September 24th
- Location: Hanna Center, 17000 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA
- Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00pm
- Food: Taco truck and Ice cream truck
- Activities: Family-friendly fun including face painting, Ballet Folklorico, and raffle prizes!
- Special Guest: Mayor Lands will be addressing the crowd
- Expected Attendance: Approximately 100 community members
Annual Updates and Reports
Draft Sonoma BHSA Three Year Integrated Plan FY 26-29 to the BHSA (PDF: 928 kB)
Sonoma County FY 25-26 BHSA Plan Update and Program Report for FY 23-24 (PDF: 42.436 MB)
Sonoma County BHSA Plan Update FY 24-25 and Program Report FY 22-23 (PDF: 59.4 MB)
2023 Sonoma County Cultural Competency Plan (PDF: 207 Mb)
Sonoma County BHSA FY 2023-2026 Three-Year Plan & Update with FY 21-22 Report (PDF: 35.22 Mb)
Sonoma County BHSA Plan Update FY 22-23 and Program Report FY 20-21 (PDF: 25.97 Mb)
Sonoma County BHSA Program Plan Update FY 21-22 and Program Report FY 19-20 (PDF: 61 Mb)
DRAFT Update to BHSA FY 20-21 Expenditure Plan (PDF: 351 Kb)
Sonoma County BHSA Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan for 2020-2023 (PDF: 14.3 Mb)
Behavioral Health Services Act Annual Revenue and Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 (PDF: 818 Kb)
Sonoma County BHSA Program and Expenditure Plan Annual Update for 2019-2020 (PDF: 22.7 Mb)
Planned BHSA Program Expenditures: FY 18-19 vs. FY 19-20 (PDF: 112 Kb)
Behavioral Health Services Act Annual Revenue and Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 (PDF: 284 Kb)
Sonoma County BHSA 2018-2019 Plan Update and Annual Update for 2016-2017 (PDF: 5.4 Mb)
Sonoma County BHSA 2018-2019 Plan Update and Annual Update for 2016-2017 APPENDICES (PDF: 56.9 Mb)
Behavioral Health Services Act Annual Revenue and Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 (PDF: 239 Kb)
2017-2020 Behavioral Health Services Act Three-Year Integrated Plan & Annual Update for 2015-2016 (PDF: 59.6 Mb)
2016-2017 Behavioral Health Services Act Plan Update and Annual Update for 2014-2015 (PDF: 56.9 Mb)
2015-2016 Behavioral Health Services Act Plan Update and Annual Update for 2013-2014 (PDF: 40.3 Mb)
2014-2017 Behavioral Health Services Act Integrated Plan and Annual Update for 2012-2013 (PDF: 12.2 Mb)
Innovation
Semi-Statewide Enterprise Health Record (EHR) Innovation Project Proposal (PDF: 1.04 MB)
Crossroads to Hope Mental Health Services Act Sonoma Innovation Project Proposal(PDF: 1.57 MB)
Innovation 2020 Community Outreach and Education Schedule (PDF: 282 Kb)
Innovation 2020 Project Proposal Application (MS Word: 776 Kb)
Innovation 2020 Scoring Criteria (PDF: 348 Kb)
Innovation 2020 FAQs (PDF: 519 Kb)
Mental Health Services Oversight & Accountability Commission Innovation Tool Kit (external link)
Early Psychosis Learning Health Care Network Statewide Collaborative (PDF: 2.5 Mb)
Collaborative Care Enhanced Recovery Project Innovation Proposal (PDF: 1.0 Mb)
Instructions Not Included Innovation Proposal (PDF: 1.1 Mb)
New Parent TLC Innovation Proposal (PDF: 1.8 Mb)
Nuestra Cultura Cura Innovation Proposal (PDF: 1.1 Mb)
Component Plans
Community Services & Supports Three-year Program and Expenditure Plan (PDF: 2.8 Mb)
Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Plan (PDF: 1.1 Mb)
Workforce Education and Training (WET) Plan (PDF: 190 Kb)
Capital Facilities and Technological Needs (CFTN) Plan (PDF: 207 Kb)
Steering Committee
Sonoma County’s BHSA Community Program Planning Strategic Plan 2022 (PDF: 523 Kb)
DRAFT Sonoma County BHSA Steering Committee Description (PDF: 271 Kb)
BHSA Steering Committee Roster (PDF: 89 Kb)
Agendas
BHSA Steering Committee Agenda 2019-12-02 (PDF: 213 Kb)
BHSA Steering Committee Agenda 2019-09-09 (PDF: 191 Kb)
BHSA Steering Committee Agenda 2019-06-03 (PDF: 176 Kb)
BHSA Steering Committee Agenda 2019-04-22 (PDF: 170 Kb)
BHSA Steering Committee Agenda 2019-03-25 (PDF: 162 Kb)
BHSA Steering Committee Agenda 2018-06-08 (PDF: 71 Kb)
Minutes
BHSA Mental Health Board Public Hearing Minutes 2022-05-17 (PDF: 464 kB)
BHSA Steering Committee Minutes 2021-01-13 (PDF: 228 KB)
BHSA Steering Committee Minutes 2020-10-14 (PDF: 244 KB)
BHSA Steering Committee Minutes 2020-07-06 (PDF: 310 KB)
BHSA Steering Committee Minutes 2020-04-13 (PDF: 250 KB)
BHSA Steering Committee Minutes 2020-01-06 (PDF: 237 KB)
BHSA Steering Committee Minutes 2019-12-02 (PDF: 265 KB)
BHSA Steering Committee Minutes 2019-09-09 (PDF: 254 Kb)
BHSA Steering Committee Minutes 2019-06-03 (PDF: 312 Kb)
BHSA Steering Committee Minutes 2019-04-22 (PDF: 278 Kb)
BHSA Steering Committee Minutes 2019-03-25 (PDF: 262 Kb)
BHSA Steering Committee Minutes 2018-06-08 (PDF: 100 Kb)
Capacity Assessment
Sonoma County BHSA FY 2016-2019 Capacity Assessment - January 2020 (PDF: 4.6 Mb)
Sonoma County BHSA Capacity Assessment Findings Presentation - January 2020 (PDF: 305 Kb)
Other Documents
Sonoma County BHSA Steering Committee Member Application (PDF: 251 Kb)
BHSA Steering Committee Postponement Letter 2018-08-20 (PDF: 107 Kb)
Policies
Issue Resolution Policy (PDF: 85.3 Kb)
BHSA Issue Resolution Form (PDF: 131 Kb)
BHSA Issue Resolution Form - Spanish (PDF: 111 Kb)
Event Flyers & Calendars
May MHM 2025 Community Calendar »
September 21 Connection is Prevention event in Cloverdale »
21 de septiembre Conexion es Prevencion, Evento Comunitario en Cloverdale »
September 25 Connection is Prevention, Community Event in Sonoma »
25 de septiembre Conexion es Prevencion, Evento Comunitario en Sonoma »
Suicide Prevention Month – Calendar of Events flyer »
Mes de la Prevención del Suicidio - Calendario de actos »
BHSA Innovation Forum 2024 (248 kB)
Conexion es Prevencion, Evento Comunitario en Cloverdale (PDF: 2.2 MB)
Connection is Prevention, Community Event in Cloverdale (PDF: 2.1 MB)
Conexion es Prevencion, Evento Comunitario en Sonoma (PDF: 6 MB)
Connection is Prevention, Community Event in Sonoma (PDF: 6 MB)
Conexion es Prevencion, Evento Comunitario en Santa Rosa (PDF: 2.4 MB)
Connection is Prevention, Community Event in Santa Rosa (PDF: 2.3 MB)
May Is Mental Health Month Events Calendar 2024 (PDF: 1.8 MB)
Remembrance & Healing Conversation for those impacted by suicide (PDF: 1.6 MB)
September 2023 - Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – Sonoma County Events Calendar (PDF: 333 kB)
May Is Mental Health Month Events Calendar 2023 (PDF: 773 kB)
Free Film Screening of “The S Word” (PDF: 314 KB)
Free Film Screening of “The S Word” Flyer – Spanish (PDF: 218 KB)
May Is Mental Health Matters Calendar 2022 (PDF: 1.37 MB)
May is MHM EVENTS Calendar 2021 (PDF: 1.15 MB)
Connection is Prevention Community Event Flyer – English (PDF: 2.52 MB)
Connection is Prevention Community Event Flyer – Spanish (PDF: 2.52 MB)
Sonoma County’s Lethal Means Safety Training & Lockbox Distribution Flyer (PDF: 162 KB)
Other Relevant Documents
Sonoma County Housing and Homelessness Gap Analysis 2025(PDF: 322 kB)
Sonoma County Behavioral Health Division Gap Analysis Report - BHSA Implementation Project (PDF: 475 kB)
FY 23-24 Sonoma BHSA Community Program Planning Listening Sessions Report (PDF: 497 kB)
Draft Sonoma County FY 2024-2029 Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan (PDF: 4.43 MB)
FY 22-23 Sonoma BHSA Community Program Planning Listening Sessions Report (PDF: 1.09 MB)
BHSA Innovation Report Presentation (PDF: 985 KB)
State of California Department of Health Care Services Performance Contract FY 18-21 (BHSA, MHBG, etc.) (PDF: 1.5 MB)



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