MHSA Training and Technical Assistance

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ACCESS provides training and technical assistance to counties, state agencies, clients, and communities to improve understanding of the MHSA. We also also promote meaningful stakeholder involvement in state and local mental health policy and program planning.

To enhance understanding of the MHSA and support the implementation of effective community-identified strategies we provide

in-person trainings
on-call technical assistance and coaching
educational webinars
e-learning modules
other resources

Since 2021, we have also been providing opportunities for justice-involved individuals living in the Superior and Southern Regions of California to have their voices heard.

In-Person Trainings

ACCESS provides in-person MHSA trainings to community stakeholders and leaders and other key-decision makers in the California Public Mental Health System.

We provide Community Empowerment Workshops for clients/consumers, peer support workers, mental health advocates, ACCESS Ambassadors, other community stakeholders, and the general public. For local and statewide leaders we offer MHSA Leadership Training.

Click on a tab below to learn more about each training.

Upcoming Workshops

TBD

Community Empowerment Workshops

5 hour training with public meeting afterwards | Lunch provided (in-person only)

Target Audience

Clients/consumers, Peer support workers, Mental health advocates, ACCESS Ambassadors, Community stakeholders, General public

Overview

Participants learn about the MHSA from it's beginnings to its current status. We specifically highlight its grassroots origin, key components, and its requirement for stakeholder involvement. Participants also learn about their rights under MHSA, how they can participate in the planning process, and applicable state and federal laws. We also provide a have a real-world opportunity for participants to advocate for services and policies that positively impact clients in their community.

Registration Required

Upcoming Workshops

TBD

Registration Required

MHSA Leadership Training

Full-Day Training | Lunch provided (in-person only)

Target Audience

Local Agency Leadership
Mental Health Directors, MHSA Coordinators, Unit/Division Managers, County Supervisors, and current members of Local Mental Health Boards, MHSA Steering Committees, and other local policy-making and planning bodies

Statewide Agency Leadership
Directors, Executive Leaders, Officers, Board/Commission Members, and Senior Managers at DHCS, MHSOAC, OSHPD, CBHPC, CBHDA, CALBHB/C, the California Legislature, and other statewide policy-making and planning bodies

Overview

Provides leaders and other key-decision makers in the California Public Mental Health System with a better understand their role. with implementing the MHSA.

Educates participants about their responsibilities under the MHSA, including how to implement the MHSA’s six General Standards and Community Program Planning Process requirements

Technical Assistance

ACCESS Staff provides technical assistance to state leaders, county staff and local ag

on-call technical assistance and coaching
educational webinars
e-learning modules
other resources

Webinars

Self-Paced Learning

Looking for Peer Specialist Support Certification training visit Cal Voices' WISE U program for information on attending an upcoming training.