California Mental Health Services Authority

Government AdministrationCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees

CalMHSA is a mid-sized public authority formed in 2009 as a joint powers arrangement among counties across California to pursue collaborative, multi-county projects aimed at improving behavioral health care for residents. It pools resources, forges partnerships, and leverages technical expertise to support county behavioral health departments in delivering essential care. Its areas of focus include workforce solutions, quality improvement and data outcomes, prevention and early intervention strategies, administration and finance, innovation, and health information technology.

Headquartered in Sacramento, California, CalMHSA operates within the government administration sector and serves counties statewide as its primary customers. As a public authority designed to coordinate shared services and expertise, it aims to enhance the behavioral health system across multiple jurisdictions. A recent development is the March 2026 launch of a Fee Waiver Program to support individuals pursuing Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist certification, reflecting ongoing efforts to strengthen the behavioral health workforce.

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