CalHOPE Connect
Posted: January 26, 2023
CalMHSA is part of the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program run by the California Department of Health Care Services, in response to the COVID-19 emergency.
CalMHSA helps fund, develop, and implement mental health services at the state, regional, and local levels. CalHOPE delivers crisis counseling support for Californians impacted by COVID-19, with funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
- All Californians
- African American/Black
- Asian and Pacific Islanders
- Latino/Hispanic
- LGBTQ+
- Parents/Caregivers
- Veterans
- Youth and Young Adults
Resources for Drug Abuse & Addiction
Posted: June 30, 2022
Patient Resources
Rehab.com connects patients with providers who care. Transparency, community, and neutrality are their three guiding principles and the organization ensures all providers, regardless of size, are equally visible.
Addictions.com provides information for people at any stage of their recovery journey, including information on different types of therapy/recovery options, warning signs, how to talk to a family member, definitions of different types of treatment and a local treatment center directory.
freerehabcenters.org provides a comprehensive list of free, low-cost, sliding scale, and low-income assisted rehab centers and non-profit organizations that provide alcohol, drug, and other assistance with substance abuse rehabilitation.
StartYourRecovery.org offers a dedicated directory of local substance use disorder treatment and support resources in Los Angeles, California. This directory combines data from multiple trusted government and non-profit sources, including the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration. It includes the full breadth of treatment and support resources, from rehabs to counseling to support groups.
Health Center Resources
Marijuana usage and popularity continue to increase as it becomes more widely legal and socially acceptable. StayHonest has developed a Comprehensive Guide for Parents Talking to Their Teenagers About Cannabis which can help health centers and families in the community navigate and address cannabis use disorder (CUD) in adolescents.
Health Center Resources & QA/QI Tools
Posted: April 26, 2022
CCALAC member health centers have developed resources and tools to help support integrated models of care, workforce development, and clinic operations in the behavioral health space. These resources and tools are now available for others to use or adapt in their own organizations.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health in the Transgender Community
Posted: October 14, 2020
Substance abuse and addiction rates in the transgender community are much higher than the cisgender community and 40% of transgender youth report being depressed most, if not all, the time. Sunshine Behavioral Health has developed a guide on Substance Abuse and Mental Health in the Transgender Community which can help health centers navigate and address these unique issues and challenges faced by the transgender community.
Behavioral Health Toolkit
Posted: May 23, 2018
This toolkit aims to support LA County organizations in establishing meaningful and sustainable relationships to jointly serve LA County residents.
| Tool Kit | Resource (Click on the links below) |
| Maps Tools to help locate medical, mental health, and substance use disorder treatment services. | Interactive/ Searchable Health Providers Map |
| Find a Clinic | Find a Clinic tool |
| LA County Department of Mental Health (DMH) Referral Pathways | DMH website ACCESS Hotline: 1-800-854-7771 |
| DMH Health Coalition Meetings | Health Neighborhood information and meetings |
| LA County Department of Public Health Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (DPH-SAPC) Referral Pathways
| DPH-SAPC website Service & Bed Availability Tool (SBAT) Substance Abuse Service Helpline (SASH): 1-844-804-7500 |
| Social Services Directories
| 211 LA County 211 LA is the central source for providing information and referrals for all health and human services in LA County. One Degree makes it easy to find food, housing, job training, after-school programs, and much more. |
| Model Agreements MOU templates to help facilitate collaborative relationships between various providers. Disclaimer: The information presented does not constitute legal advice. | PCP and DMH MOU template |
| Consent Forms | DMH: DMH Authorization For Use Or Disclosure Of Protected Health Information DPH-SAPC: DPH-SAPC Release of Information- In SAPC SUD Provider Network DPH-SAPC Release of Information- Outside SAPC SUD Provider Network |
| Contracting Guide Information for organizations who want to contract with DMH, DPH-SAPC, and DHS. | DMH Master Agreement List |
| Warm Hand Off Guides Policies and procedures samples. | Valley Community Healthcare: St. John’s Well Child and Family Center policies and procedures |
| Case Conferencing Guides | Case conferencing for internal staff |
| Telemedicine Guides | Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc.: |
| Data Sharing Guide | State of California Office of Health Information Integrity: State Health Information Guidance on Sharing BH Information in CA |
| Trainings Trainings on behavioral health integration. | Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County Training Center Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Training and Workforce Development UC Davis/UC Irvine Train New Trainers Primary Care Psychiatry Fellowship |
| Behavioral Health Toolkits | Integrated Behavioral Health Partners |
Updated 6/14/2018