BHSA Community Meetings

Regional Community Forums

The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has actively engaged the community in the program planning process to support the development of the first Behavioral Health Integrated Plan which will go into effect on July 1, 2026. As part of this process, the HCA has gathered community feedback and will be hosting three regional in-person community meetings and two virtual community meetings. These regional meetings will provide an overview of findings from the community planning process, updates related to programs and services that will be included in the Behavioral Health Integrated Plan.

We encourage you to share this invitation and the flyers below with your networks and community partners who may be interested in learning about the next steps for Orange County’s Behavioral Health Services.

Downloadable Flyers: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chines, Korean, Farsi, Arabic, Khmer, and Russian.

Upcoming Community Forums

In Person

South County
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Laguna Hills Community Center
25555 Alicia Pkwy | Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Central County
Thursday, January 22, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Behavioral Health Training Center
750 The City Drive S. | Orange, CA 92868

North County
Monday, January 26, 2026
12:00 – 2:00 PM
Brea Community Center
659 Madison Way | Brea, CA 92821

Virtual

Evening
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Morning
Thursday, January 29, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Registration is required for both
in person and virtual meetings.

Regional Meetings will be conducted in English; however, interpreters will be available upon request through the registration process for both in person and virtual meetings. Please register and make your request at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting you wish to attend to guarantee your accommodation or language needs can be met.

BHSA Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) 2025-2026 Schedule

Community members can share feedback with BHS anytime via email at BHSA@ochca.com or by calling 714-834-3104. The Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) is a good way to receive up to date information and engage in community planning. To receive PAC meeting invites and updates, email BHSA@ochca.com to join the listserv.

Next Meeting

TBD

Location:
Behavioral Health Training Center
750 The City Drive S., Ste 130
Orange, CA 92868

We Want to Hear from You—We Need Your Insight!

Please see the calendar of events below for opportunities to participate in Community Program Planning activities, including focus groups, community educational sessions, and stakeholder collaboration meetings. Your input helps shape the programs and services that support our community.

If you need any special accommodations such as language assistance to participate, please contact us 72-hours prior to the meeting. For additional information, please call (714) 834-3104 (dial 7-1-1 for TTY users) or email: bhsa@ochca.com.

BHSA Educational Sessions

Learn about the basics by watching the Policy Bites (click on the image to view videos) and click on the additional links for more information:

BHSA Goals and Priority Population Cover

Previous Meetings

Aug. 15, 2024 - Overview of Finances for FY 2024-2025, PowerPoint
Sept. 19, 2024 - Prevention Early Intervention (PEI), PowerPoint
Oct. 17, 2024 - Available Community Services and Supports (CSS) Component Funding, PowerPoint
Dec. 12, 2024 - Review and Discussion Proposed Updates for the MHSA Annual Update for FY 2025-2026, PowerPoint
Jan. 30, 2025 - Behavioral Health Integrated Plan Community Planning Launch, PowerPoint
March 19, 24, and 26, 2025 - MHSA Plan FY 2025-26 Plan Review Meeting, PowerPoint
April 9, 2025 - BHAB Public Hearing, MHSA Annual Update FY 2025-26, PowerPoint
April 24, 2025 - Behavioral Health Community Program Planning Data Overview, PowerPoint
July 14, 2025 - Behavioral Health system of care, funding and the latest updates on Community Program Planning and workgroup initiatives, PowerPoint
October 16, 2025 - CPP Updates, summary of feedback, sessions held, and emerging themes through September; Child Welfare, Ages 0-5, Social Services Agency Updates – Overview of updates and findings and how this ties together to our system, PowerPoint
December 11, 2025 - Overview of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) Population-Based Prevention Program Guide – Phase 2, which outlines the state’s plan to carry out the statewide BHSA Prevention Framework. Powerpoints: English, Spanish and Vietnamese

Sept. 21, 2023 - High Clinical Risk and Early Intervention for Pychosis, PowerPoint
Oct. 19, 2023 - CARE Court Overview and Integration of PADS, PowerPoint
Nov. 16, 2023 - Crisis Services Campaign Planning, PowerPoint
Dec. 14, 2023 - Homeless and Housing Services: Prevention, Outreach, Engagement and Support, PowerPoint
Jan. 18, 2024 - Suicide Prevention, PowerPoint
Feb. 15, 2024 - MHSA Program and Policy Review, PowerPoint
Mar. 21, 2024 - MHSA Plan Update Review, PowerPoint
April 18, 2024 - MHSA Policy Forum, PowerPoint
May 16, 2024 - Wellness, Resilience, And Recovery: Integrating Recovery Principles Into Full Service Partnerships, PowerPoint
June 20, 2024 - CPP Review, Analysis, and Future Planning Discussion, PowerPoint

Community Forums are for community members to join in identifying needed services for individuals, their families and loved ones affected by mental health and substance use challenges.

Downloadable PowerPoints: English, Spanish, Vietnamese

Downloadable Community Forum Flyer: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic, Farsi, Korean, Chinese, Russian, Khmer

Previous meetings:

North County - Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Fullerton Community Center from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Central County - Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Delhi Center from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

South County - Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Laguna Hills Community Center from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Regional Community Forums