Mental Health Services Act Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI)
Prevention and Early Intervention approaches in and of themselves are transformational in the way they restructure the mental health system to a “help-first” approach. Prevention programs bring mental health awareness into the lives of all members of the community through public education initiatives and dialogue. To facilitate accessing supports at the earliest possible signs of mental health problems and concerns, PEI builds capacity for providing mental health early intervention services at sites where people go for other routine activities (e.g., health providers, education facilities, community organizations). Mental health becomes part of wellness for individuals and the community, reducing the potential for stigma and discrimination against individuals with mental illness.
ANNOUNCEMENT: NOTICE TO INTERESTED PARTIES (PDF) July 14, 2010 through August 14, 2010 (to view notice please click here)
Tulare County Prevention and Early Intervention Plan (PDF file)
- DMH Information Notice No. 08-23 - Prevention and Early Intervention Projects - Change in Designation of "Alternate Programs," Clarification of "Underserved Cultural Populations" as a Priority Population, and Modification of Timeline for Transferring a CSS Program to PEI - 08/07/08
- Please use the updated and revised: Prevention and Early Intervention Component - Proposed Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan Guidelines - 08/20/08
- DMH Info Notice 07-19 - The Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Prevention and Early Intervention Component - Proposed Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan Guidelines, Fiscal Years 2007-08 and 2008-09 - 9/26/07
For additional information, please contact:
Christi Lupkes, MHSA Manager
5957 South Mooney Boulevard
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 624-8000
