LPS Designation

LPS Outpatient Designation Process Training

In-Person Process

For Outpatient BHS Programs, please read the instructions first.

• 5150/5585 Initial LPS Outpatient Designation Instructions      OR
• 5150/5585 Re-Designation LPS Outpatient Designation Instructions
  • Mock vignettes for 5150 and 5585 if needed as part of Re-Designation process

For Correctional Health Services (CHS), please read the instructions first.

• Instructions CHS Outpatient/Inpatient LPS Designation Training
  • Mock vignettes for 5150 and 5585 if needed as part of Re-Designation process

Supplemental Materials are available for review to reinforce LPS Designation training materials.

• Supplemental Materials

05/27/2026

Next, choose one of the following to sign up:

Please download the below forms to fill out BEFORE saving and sending.

• Outpatient BHS Programs: 5150/5585 LPS Outpatient Designation Authorization Form     OR
• Correctional Health Services (CHS): 5150/5585 LPS Outpatient Designation Authorization Form 

• Need to return your designation card? Return LPS Outpatient Designation Card  

   

5150/5585 Form

• 5150/5585 Form Memo 2023.11.20
• DHCS 1801 APPLICATION FOR UP TO 72-HOUR ASSESSMENT, EVAL, & CRISIS INTERVENTION OR PLACEMENT FOR EVAL AND TREATMENT Revised 03/2026
• QMS Designation Support Team New 5150/5585 Form Training Guideline  Instructions 2023/11/20 

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