Our Role
The role of the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC) is to oversee the implementation of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). The MHSOAC is also responsible for developing strategies to overcome stigma. At any time, the MHSOAC may advise the Governor or the Legislature on mental health policy.
Our Mission
Provide vision and leadership, in collaboration with clients, their family members, and underserved communities, to ensure Californians understand mental health is essential to overall health. Hold public mental health systems accountable. Provide oversight for eliminating disparities; promote wellness, recovery and resiliency; and ensure positive outcomes for individuals living with serious mental illness and their families.
New Request for Proposals (RFP) for Stakeholder Contracts
Six new RFPs have been released for stakeholder contracts for the following communities: Clients and Consumers, Diverse Ethnic and Racial Communities, Families of Clients and Consumers, Parents and Caregivers of Children and Youth, Transition Age Youth, and Veterans. Information, including due dates, can be found here.
Responses provided to written questions submitted to the MHSOAC via email or at the Bidders’ Conference held on May 20, 2016 can be found here.
Addendums and Summary of Changes to the Stakeholder RFPs can be found here.
Notice of Intent to Award can be found here.
Notice of Cancellation can be found here.
Response to Stakeholder Communications Regarding Stakeholder RFPs can be found here.