Related links
Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) Reports
What is the Integrated Plan?
The Integrated Plan is our community’s roadmap for the next three years. It demonstrates how the department is allocating funding following the BHSA requirements as they also align with community priorities and needs. Under BHSA, the Integrated Plan brings together all different funding sources and programs. The table below, taken from the Behavioral Health Services Act County Policy Manual outlines the Integrated, Annual and Intermittent plan timeline and requirements.
- Final Integrated Plan expected July 1, 2026
Table A.3.1 Reporting Periods for Integrated Plans, Annual Updates, and Intermittent Updates
| Integrated Plan | Annual Updates | Intermittent Updates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counties are Required to Complete and Submit* | Yes | Yes | If changes are requested |
| Submission Timeframe | Every 3 years | Second and third years of IP cycle | Counties may submit at any time |
| Submission Deadline for Draft | Draft due March 31 of year prior to fiscal years IP covers | Draft due March 31 of year prior to fiscal year annual update covers | Counties may submit at any time during the 3-year IP cycle |
| County Administrative Officer Letter Required | Yes, for draft IP submissions | Yes, for draft annual update submissions | No |
| Community Planning Process Required | Yes | No, but encouraged | No, but encouraged |
| 30-day Public Comment Period Required | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Behavioral Health Board Hearing Required | Yes | If county engages stakeholders | If county engages stakeholders |
| Board of Supervisors Approval and Submission | Yes, for final IP, by June 30 | Yes, for final AU, by June 30 | Yes, submitted at any time in FY |
*blue font is a hyperlink to the legislative guidance for that part of the process.
Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Report
The following link takes you to the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) webpage providing access to all current MHSA plans and archived plans.
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Join our Mailing List to learn about BHSA developments, available community resources, and opportunities to participate in our community planning meetings/townhalls.
Contact us at: BHSA@venturacounty.gov
