California Department of Mental Health

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News & Publications

Get the latest information and publications from the California Department of Mental Health (DMH). For media inquiries, please contact the Office of External Affairs at (916) 654-2309.

Press Releases: Current and past press releases issued by DMH.

Forms: Some of the most frequently requested DMH forms.

Reports and Data: DMH reports and data, including county mental health programs, Medi-Cal trends, prevalence of severe mental illness, involuntary detentions, and State Hospitals.

Letters and Notices: DMH Letters and Information Notices to all California counties providing mental health services, which inform counties of new or changed policies and/or procedures.

Mental Health Brochures: A variety of free informational brochures about mental health issues available for order.

Public Records Requests: Procedures for requesting public records.