County behavioral health (BH) agencies across the state have developed programs to assist families, recognizing that well-supported family members are better able to support their relatives with serious mental illnesses. This resource describes potential services and supports county BH could offer related to education services, support services, care management/navigation, family caregiver assessment, and outcomes studies.
Per updates in Senate Bill 27, as of January 1, 2026, bipolar I with psychotic features, except psychosis related to intoxication, is an eligible diagnosis. This resource has been updated to reflect this update. For more information, see the Senate Bill 27 brief.