This library provides stakeholders with essential resources and guidance from the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), Health Management Associates (HMA), and partners to support the seamless implementation of the CARE Act.
SPOTLIGHT: Each month, a featured resource highlights training and technical assistance to support the CARE Act process. View this month’s spotlight here.
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The CARE Act at a Glance
Brief providing an overall look at the CARE Act and provides answers to frequently asked questions.
- Brief
The CARE Process Flow to Treatment, Housing, and Support
CARE Act Process Flow demonstrating how a case may progress through the civil court, which covers case initiation, engagement, court process/service connection, service delivery, and assessing for reappointment or graduation.
- Supplemental Materials
CARE Act Eligibility Criteria Fact Sheet
Three page document providing an overview of eligibility criteria, CARE-eligible diagnoses, and additional information.
- Fact Sheet
Volunteer Supporter Toolkit
Toolkit including trainings, briefs, and other resources to help supporters in their roles.
- Toolkit
Legal Roles in the CARE Act
Brief providing information about specific legal roles throughout this process, including counsel representing the respondent, judicial officers, and legal representation for the petitioner.
- Brief
Supporter Role in the CARE Act
Brief providing explanation regarding the principles, roles, and trainings available for supporters.
- Brief
CARE Act Resources for Petitioners
Resources including trainings, briefs, and other materials to help petitioners in their roles.
- Supplemental Materials
CARE Agreement & CARE Plan Worksheet for Behavioral Health
Worksheet to be used by counties as an optional tool to provide guidance in gathering information to inform their development of the CARE agreement or plan.
- Best Practice/Policy/Guideline
CARE Act Data Dictionary 1.0
Data Dictionary 1.0 guiding County Behavioral Health Agencies and other state or local governmental entities in fulfilling the reporting requirements.
- Data/Statistics
FAQs – CARE Act Service Requirements
Resource detailing frequently asked questions regarding CARE Act service requirements produced by the Judicial Council of California.
- Supplemental Materials
CARE Act Data Flowchart for Petitioned Individuals (Data Dictionary 1.0)
Flowchart detailing every data point collected throughout the CARE Act process for Petitioned Individuals. For use alongside the CARE Act Data Dictionary 1.0 and data collected prior to January 1, 2025.
- Supplemental Materials
CARE Act Data Dictionary 1.0 Summary Table: Appendix B
Resource summarizing all data elements and associated statute, data source, question, & measurement period for each data element and point. For use alongside the CARE Act Data Dictionary 1.0 and data collected prior to January 1, 2025.
- Supplemental Materials
CARE Act Data Collection FAQs
Resource providing answers to frequently asked questions related to CARE Act data collection and reporting.
- Supplemental Materials
Senate Bill 35 Amendments
Brief providing updates and a summary of substantive changes to Senate Bill 35 for implementation teams.
- Brief
Housing and Community Supports Technical Assistance Activities
Flyer including a list of housing TA options and directions for setting up a conversation to discuss county needs.
- Handout
CARE Act Step by Step Guide to Uploading Documents on MOVEit
Step by Step guide to accessing and uploading documents to the MOVEit platform.
- Supplemental Materials
CARE Act Communications Toolkit
Communications Toolkit to help counties and other stakeholders raise awareness and educate their communities about the CARE Act. It includes an overview of communications strategies and template materials.
- Toolkit
Information Sharing with Family Members
Guidance and advice for families related to information-sharing.
- Brief
Family Resource Guide
The Family Resource Guide provides support and guidance for family members of individuals going through the CARE Act process.
- Toolkit
County-level Family Supports & Services
County behavioral health agencies develop programs to help families support relatives with serious mental illnesses. This resource outlines services like education, support, care management, caregiver assessment, and outcome studies.
- Best Practice/Policy/Guideline
The CARE Act at a Glance
Brief providing an overall look at the CARE Act and provides answers to frequently asked questions.
- Brief
The CARE Process Flow to Treatment, Housing, and Support
CARE Act Process Flow demonstrating how a case may progress through the civil court, which covers case initiation, engagement, court process/service connection, service delivery, and assessing for reappointment or graduation.
- Supplemental Materials
CARE Act Eligibility Criteria Fact Sheet
Three page document providing an overview of eligibility criteria, CARE-eligible diagnoses, and additional information.
- Fact Sheet
Volunteer Supporter Toolkit
Toolkit including trainings, briefs, and other resources to help supporters in their roles.
- Toolkit
Legal Roles in the CARE Act
Brief providing information about specific legal roles throughout this process, including counsel representing the respondent, judicial officers, and legal representation for the petitioner.
- Brief
Supporter Role in the CARE Act
Brief providing explanation regarding the principles, roles, and trainings available for supporters.
- Brief
CARE Act Resources for Petitioners
Resources including trainings, briefs, and other materials to help petitioners in their roles.
- Supplemental Materials
CARE Agreement & CARE Plan Worksheet for Behavioral Health
Worksheet to be used by counties as an optional tool to provide guidance in gathering information to inform their development of the CARE agreement or plan.
- Best Practice/Policy/Guideline
CARE Act Data Dictionary 1.0
Data Dictionary 1.0 guiding County Behavioral Health Agencies and other state or local governmental entities in fulfilling the reporting requirements.
- Data/Statistics
FAQs – CARE Act Service Requirements
Resource detailing frequently asked questions regarding CARE Act service requirements produced by the Judicial Council of California.
- Supplemental Materials
CARE Act Data Flowchart for Petitioned Individuals (Data Dictionary 1.0)
Flowchart detailing every data point collected throughout the CARE Act process for Petitioned Individuals. For use alongside the CARE Act Data Dictionary 1.0 and data collected prior to January 1, 2025.
- Supplemental Materials
CARE Act Data Dictionary 1.0 Summary Table: Appendix B
Resource summarizing all data elements and associated statute, data source, question, & measurement period for each data element and point. For use alongside the CARE Act Data Dictionary 1.0 and data collected prior to January 1, 2025.
- Supplemental Materials
CARE Act Data Collection FAQs
Resource providing answers to frequently asked questions related to CARE Act data collection and reporting.
- Supplemental Materials
Senate Bill 35 Amendments
Brief providing updates and a summary of substantive changes to Senate Bill 35 for implementation teams.
- Brief
Housing and Community Supports Technical Assistance Activities
Flyer including a list of housing TA options and directions for setting up a conversation to discuss county needs.
- Handout
CARE Act Step by Step Guide to Uploading Documents on MOVEit
Step by Step guide to accessing and uploading documents to the MOVEit platform.
- Supplemental Materials
CARE Act Communications Toolkit
Communications Toolkit to help counties and other stakeholders raise awareness and educate their communities about the CARE Act. It includes an overview of communications strategies and template materials.
- Toolkit
Information Sharing with Family Members
Guidance and advice for families related to information-sharing.
- Brief
Family Resource Guide
The Family Resource Guide provides support and guidance for family members of individuals going through the CARE Act process.
- Toolkit
County-level Family Supports & Services
County behavioral health agencies develop programs to help families support relatives with serious mental illnesses. This resource outlines services like education, support, care management, caregiver assessment, and outcome studies.
- Best Practice/Policy/Guideline