Links

Find out more about mental health issues and other important information for mental health professionals at the following sites:

Legislative Links

• Legislative Bill Search
• California Statute Search
• How a Bill Becomes a Law
• Legislative Process
• State Budget Process

California Department Links

• California Health and Human Services Agency
• California Department of Health Services
• California Department of Mental Health
• California Mental Health Planning Council
• California Department of Aging
• California Department of Finance
• California Department of Social Services
• California Healthy Families
• California Rural Health Policy Council
• California State Department of Managed Health Care
  The State Department offers a consumer complaint process, an Independent Medical Review (IMR) for those who qualify, and valuable information to keep California health care consumers involved. Visit this site to get information that can help you resolve a problem with your health plan, or to find out how to request an IMR.

California Association Links

• California Association of State Rehabilitation Agencies (CASRA)
• California Institute for Mental Health (CIMH)
• California Women's Mental Health Policy Council (WMHPC)
• California Network of Mental Health Clients (CNMHC)
• California State Association of Counties (CSAC)
• California Foundation for Independent Living Centers
• California Hospital Association (CHA)
• California Primary Care Association
• Center for Aging Resources
• NAMI California
  NAMI California is a grassroots organization of families and individuals affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for mental health issues, and for lives of quality and respect.
• United Advocates for Children of California (UACC)
• California Alliance of Child and Family Services
• California Council of Community Mental Health Agencies (CCCMHA)

Federal Links

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
• Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS)
• United States Department of Health and Human Services

National Association Links

• American Society on Aging
• Attention Deficit Disorder Resources
  
• National Association of County Behavioral Health & Developmental Disability Directors (NACBHDD)
• National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD)
• National Mental Health Association

Other Links

• California Code of Regulations (CCR)
• Network of Care
• Nonviolent Offenders Rehabilitation Act (NORA)