Santa Cruz County staff outline major funding and reporting shifts under California27s Behavioral Health Services Act County health officials told supervisors the state27s Behavioral Health Services Act (Proposition 1 implementation) will shrink local allocations, create a 30% housing intervention set-aside, require new reporting and integrated plans, and redirect prevention funds to the state, forcing trade-offs for local services.

Santa Cruz County is facing a significant funding shake-up as the state transitions to the Behavioral Health Services Act, forcing tough choices on local mental health services and housing support.

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Community questions two-year freeze on psychiatric nurse practitioner position recruitment Residents express concern over unfilled psychiatric position affecting community healthcare services.

Santa Cruz County is grappling with a two-year freeze on hiring psychiatric nurse practitioners, leaving residents anxious about the future of mental health services.

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County officials respond to Telos closure while securing Casa Pacifica's operation Officials address Telos closure and confirm Casa Pacifica will remain operational this fiscal year.

Santa Cruz County is stepping up to fill the void left by the abrupt closure of the Telos facility, ensuring vital mental health services remain accessible to the community.

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