Board adopts three‑year Behavioral Health Services Act plan, approves youth program and support contracts

Jun 16, 2026

The Board unanimously approved the BHSA three‑year plan for FY 2026/27–2028/29 and authorized related contracts, including a $46,280 Sierra Nevada Journeys summer program and patient‑rights advocacy and translation contracts to meet new state thresholds.

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The Sierra County Board of Supervisors approved the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) three‑year plan and budget for FY 2026/27 through 2028/29 at its June 16 meeting. Director of Behavioral Health Sheryl Prinz‑McMillan told the Board the integrated plan folds substance‑use disorder and mental‑health services under one umbrella and includes hospitalization, payments to partner agencies and a growing portion of funds devoted to housing and recovery services.

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