Technical Resource Library

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  1. Behavioral Health Programs - Systemwide
  2. Adult/Older Adult System of Care Services
  3. Children, Youth & Families System of Care Services
  4. Cultural Competency
  5. Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)
  6. Quality Improvement Reports
  7. Outreach

1. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS - SYSTEMWIDE 

1.1  Behavioral Health Codes & Definitions:  

1.1.1  Federal Codes: 

Federal Financial Participation (FFP) Definitions

1.1.2  California Codes: 

California Code of Regulations

California Code of Regulations, Title 9

California DMH Medi-Cal Managed Care Contract

CA Welfare and Institutions Code

CMHDA Framework for Eliminating Cultural Disparities 2005

1.1.3  County Strategic Plans:

BHS Dual Diagnosis Strategic Plan

BHS Dual Diagnosis Strategic Plan

BHS Final Recovery Plan & Appendices

BHS Operational Area Recovery Plan 2007

Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Consensus Document

San Diego County DMC-ODS Implementation Plan 

DMC Implementation Plan Appendix Final 5-26-17

1.1.4  County Policies:  

County Policy 01-02-205: Specialty Mental Health Services for Clients with Co-occurring Disorders - 2009

County Policy 01-02-212: MH Youth Transition Service Plan - 2000

2024 County of San Diego Observed Holidays

Contractor Clearance Background Check Packet

Contractor Security Policy 2011

Disaster Service Worker

BHS Dual Diagnosis Capable and Enhanced Definitions

1.2  Behavioral Health Handbooks, Manuals, Maps & Forms: 

1.2.1  Organizational Provider Operations Handbooks:

SUD Providers, please refer to the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System page on the Optum website for the SUDPOH and all the most current forms and other resources (www.optumsandiego.com/content/sandiego/en/county-staff---providers/dmc-ods.html).

Mental Health Providers, please refer to the MHP Provider Documents page on the Optum website for the OPOH and all the most current forms and other resources (www.optumsandiego.com/content/sandiego/en/county-staff---providers/orgpublicdocs.html).

Privacy Incident Report Web Form

Error Correction Report Handbook - ECR Manual

Final Inpatient Manual Rev 2020

Probation - Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Training Request Form

CLETS Employee/Volunteer Statement / CLETS Private Contractor Management Control Agreement 

FBI Criminal Justice Information Services Security Addendum Certification

County of San Diego – Summary of Policies Regarding County Data/Information and Information Systems

1.2.2  Budget/Invoice Templates:

FY 24-25 BHS Budget Template - Cost Reimbursement

FY 24-25 BHS Budget Template (DMC) - Cost Reimbursement

FY 24-25 BHS MH Invoice Template - Cost Reimbursement

FY 24-25 BHS SUD Invoice Template - Cost Reimbursement

FY 23-24 MH Invoice - Fixed Price Redeterminable Template

FY 22-23 MH Invoice - Fixed Price Redeterminable with Day Svcs Template

1.2.3  Medi-Cal Guidelines: 

County of San Diego Definition of Mental Health Target Population and Scope of Services Mental Health Severity Tool

Severity Analysis Reference Guide for Adults 1-2015

Severity Analysis Reference Guide for Children/Youth (5-5-14)

Severity Analysis Reference Guide FAQ

MHP Beneficiary Handbook (English)

1.2.4  General Forms and Instructions: 

Property Disposal Forms

CYF UM Authorization Request Form-Fill 4-17-15

1.2.5  SUD Forms:

SUD Providers, please refer to the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System page on the Optum website for most current forms and other resources (www.optumsandiego.com/content/sandiego/en/county-staff---providers/dmc-ods.html).

1.2.6  Manuals: 

Anasazi User Manual for Adult & Child Services 3-8-11

CIMH Operations and Implementation Manual

Clinical Definitions

Org Provider Financial Eligibility Billing Manual (Rev 02-06-18)

Quality Review Committee (QRC) Manual - Updated 2024

1.2.7  Uniform Clinical Record Manual (UCRM) - 10-2012 - Rev 5-20-15

Mental Health Providers, please refer to the MHP Provider Documents page on the Optum website for the UCRM and all the most current forms and other resources (www.optumsandiego.com/content/sandiego/en/county-staff---providers/orgpublicdocs.html)

1.2.8  Web-based System Manuals - Alcohol & Substance Use Services 

DATAR

DATAR Web User Manual

CalOMS Data Collection Guide

CalOMS Data Dictionary

IMPACT Evidenced Based Depression Care

Mental Health Youth Transition Service Plan, July 2000

DDCMHT Instrument

Dual Capable and Enhanced Definitions 04.14.14

1.2.9  Maps - General: 

Map of HHSA Service Regions

Map of County Regions with Zip Codes

List of County Zip Codes within HHSA Regional Boundaries

1.2.9.1  Maps - Adult System of Care: 

All Adults, 18+, Receiving Mental Health Services While in Jail, 2015

All Adults, 18+, Using Emergency Services Without Using Outpatient Services, 2015

All Adults, 18+, Using Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT) Services Without Using Outpatient Services, 2015

All Homeless Adults, 18+, Accessing Mental Health Services, 2015

1.2.9.2  Maps - Children, Youth & Families System of Care:

All Children, Ages 0-17, Accessing Crisis Services, 2015

All Children, Ages 0-17, Accessing Inpatient Services, 2015

All Children, Ages 0-17, Involved with Juvenile Forensic Services, 2015

1.2.9.3  Maps:  Groups Below 200% of Federal Poverty Level:

All Adults, 18+, Below 200% of Federal Poverty Level, 2015

All Children, Ages 0-5, Below 200% of Federal Poverty Level, 2015

All Children, Ages 0-17, Below 200% of of Federal Poverty Level, 2015

African American Population Below 200% of Federal Poverty Level 2015

Asian/Pacific Islander Population Below 200% of Federal Poverty Level 2015

Hispanic Population Below 200% of Federal Poverty Level 2015

1.3 Incidental Client Expenses (Flex Funds)

BHS Flexible Funds Policy 10-1-14

BHS Flexible Funds Expenditure Report 6-1-13

BHS Flexible Funds FAQ 3-17-16

2. Adult/Older Adult System of Care

2.1  Alcohol & Other Drug Services

Addiction Counseling Competencies

San Diego Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) Housing and Services Report 2013

Prosecution and Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion Services (PLEADS)

2.2  Augmented Services Program/Skilled Nursing Facilities

ASP Handbook January 2020

County and County-Contracted Programs Eligible to Refer to ASP Programs 

2.3  Case Management
 

Strengths-Based Case Management (SBCM) Flyer

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Brochure

Case Management Agreement for Services

Case Management Agreement for Services Instructions

Case Management Client Financial Information

Case Management Client Financial Information Instructions

2.4  Clinics - By Region: 

Urgent Walk-In Services Schedule & Contact Information 09-10-21

2.5  Full Service Partnership (FSP) Data Forms - Adult

FSP Data Collection & Reporting (DCR) Manual

FSP Data Dictionary for Data Collection and Reporting System (DCR)

FSP Partnership Assessment Form (PAF) – Adult

FSP Quarterly Assessment Form (3M) – Adult

FSP Key Event Tracking (KET) – Adult

FSP Partnership Assessment Form (PAF) – Older Adult

FSP Quarterly Assessment Form (3M) – Older Adult

FSP Key Event Tracking (KET) – Older Adult

2.6  Supportive Housing

Affordable Housing Resources 12-23-14

Housing Resource Directory 2013-2015 12-23-14

HHSA Five Year Strategic Housing Plan FY 13-14

Housing:  Plan to End Chronic Homelessness - 2005

2.7  Supported Employment

BHS Five Year Strategic Employment Plan 8-6-20

SAMHSA Supported Employment Kit 12-23-14

SAMHSA How To Use Supported Employment Kit 12-23-14

Supported Employment - Getting Started 12-23-14

Supported Employment - Power Point 12-23-14

Supported Employment - Program Evaluation Kit 12-23-14

Supported Employment - The Evidence 12-23-14

Spanish Brochure - 12-23-14

BHS Job Seeker Toolkit

BHS Employer Toolkit

Supported Employment and Individualized Placement and Support Model Comparison

Supported Employment Initiative

Employment Specialists Supported Employment and Individualized Placement Implementation 7-1-18

2.8  Homeless Outreach
 
2.9  Treatment

Definition of Adult Target Population and Scope of Services

Evidence Based Care Planning for Older Adults

Mental Health Outcome Measures Guide (Rev. August 2020)

System Redesign Implementation Plan for Adult-Older Adult Mental Health Services

Welcoming Policy Statement, San Diego County Adult and Older Adult Mental Health Services

Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting Law

Mental Health Clubhouses in San Diego County

All County Information Notice 1-28-99

Behavioral Health Disparities

CAMH MHSA Information Technology (IT) Workgroup Conference Call PPT

SMART Recovery (Self Management and Recovery Training)

PAG Tip Sheet

2.10  Information - Trauma Informed

ACE's Infographic

Find Your ACE Score

How to Manage Trauma

SD-TIGT 5 Key Trauma Informed Training Components

Staff Self-Care Tps

Tips for Compassion Fatigue

TIC in SUD Services

3. Children, Youth & Families System of Care 

3.1  CYF General Information: 

Children's Penal Code Section 11164

Children's System of Care Principles

DDCMHT-CYF Score Graph Sheet 10-1-14

Definitions for Treatment Recovery Centers

Perinatal Practice Guidelines Training Document

Adolescent Best Practice Guidelines

3.2  Full Service Partnership (FSP) Data Forms - Children

FSP Data Collection & Reporting (DCR) Manual

FSP Data Dictionary for Data Collection and Reporting (DCR)

FSP Partnership Assessment Form (PAF) – Child/Youth

FSP Quarterly Assessment Form (3M) – Child/Youth

FSP Key Event Tracking (KET) – Child/Youth

FSP Partnership Assessment Form (PAF) – TAY

FSP Quarterly Assessment Form (3M) – TAY

FSP Key Event Tracking (KET) – TAY

3.3  Seriously Emotionally Disturbed: 

Senate Bill - Chapter SB 163

Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED) Definition

Strout & Friedman Publications

4. Cultural Competence

4.1  Cultural Competence General Plans and Handbooks: 

Cultural Competence Plan 2024

Cultural Competence Plan 2023

Cultural Competence Plan 2022

Cultural Competence Plan 2021

Cultural Competence Plan 2021 - Appendices

Cultural Competence Plan 2020

Cultural Competence Plan 2020 - Appendices

Cultural Competence Plan 2019

Cultural Competence Plan 2019 - Appendices

Cultural Competence Plan 2018

Cultural Competence Plan 2018, Appendices

Cultural Competence Handbook (rev. July 2020)

Cultural Competence Resources

Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) National Standards

Cultural Competence and Mental Health Southern Region Summit XVIII Resource Toolkit (4-1-13)

CLAS Standards - Summary of Strategies

4.2  California Reducing Disparities Project (CRDP) Population Reports:

African American CDRP Population Report, May 2012

Asian/Pacific Islander CDRP Population Report, January 2013

Latino CDRP Population Report, June 2012  

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning CDRP Population Report, December 2012

Native American CDRP Population Report, March 2012

4.3  Faith Based Community Resources

Central Region Behavioral Health Services and Faith Based Community Dialogue Resource Compendium (2-7-14)

North Inland Region Behavioral Health Services and Faith Based Community Dialogue Resource Compendium (2-7-14)

4.4  Survey Reports

Promoting Cultural Diversity Self-Assessment (PCDSA) Report 2022

Promoting Cultural Diversity Self-Assessment (PCDSA) Report 2020

Promoting Cultural Diversity Self-Assessment (PCDSA) Report 2018

California Brief Multicultural Competence Scale (CBMCS) Report 2015

Culturally Competent Program Annual Self-Evaluation (CC-PAS) Report 2016

Cultural and Linguistic Competence Policy Assessment (CLCPA) Report 2024

Cultural and Linguistic Competence Policy Assessment (CLCPA) Report 2023

Cultural and Linguistic Competence Policy Assessment (CLCPA) Report 2022

Cultural and Linguistic Competence Policy Assessment (CLCPA) Report 2021

Cultural and Linguistic Competence Policy Assessment (CLCPA) Report 2020

Cultural and Linguistic Competence Policy Assessment (CLCPA) Report 2019

Cultural and Linguistic Competence Policy Assessment (CLCPA) Report 2017

4.5  Training and Education References: 

Suggestions for Supplemental Cultural Competence Training

Cultural Competence Training Evaluation Form

Cultural Competency Academy (CCA) Impact Report - FY 2013-14

5. Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) 

5.1  MHSA Program Summaries:

Community Services and Supports (CSS)

Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI)

Workforce Education and Training (WET)

Technological Needs (TN)

Innovation (INN)

5.2  MHSA General Plans and Documents

MHSA FY 2024-25 Annual Update

MHSA Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan: FY 2023-24 through 2025-26

MHSA FY 2022-23 Annual Update

MHSA FY 2021-22 Annual Update (10-05-2021)

MHSA Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan: FY 2020-21 through 2022-23

MHSA FY 2019-20 Annual Update (10-29-2019)

MHSA FY 2018-19 Annual Update (10-24-2018)

MHSA Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan: FY 2017-18 through 2019-20

MHSA CSS Plan CY-FSP

MHSA Five-Year Strategic Employment Plan 2014-2019

MHSA Community Services and Supports (CSS) Work Plan Summary for CY-6

MHSA Data Collection Requirements, Software Requirements

MHSA Full Service Partnership Outcomes Assessment Power Point Presentation

MHSA Gap Analysis

6. Quality Improvement Reports

6.1  General Behavioral Health Services Reports:

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6.2  Children and Youth (CY) Reports:

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6.3  Adult Reports: 

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6.4 External Quality Review (EQR):

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6.5 Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Performance Outcomes System (POS) Reports:

 

6.6 Community Experience Partnership:

 

7. Outreach

In-Home Outreach Team (IHOT) Referral Form


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