Who is Monterey County Behavioral Health?

Welcome to the Monterey County Behavioral Health Department, a division of the Monterey County Health Department. In collaboration with our partners, we passionately promote prevention services and provide a wide range of mental health and substance use services throughout the county. Our care reaches over 12,000 individuals, encompassing adults, youth, young adults, children, families, and caregivers. We provide, either directly or through our contracted provider agencies, a variety of services in outpatient, residential, and school-based settings. From prenatal through the senior years, our services are provided to those who are experiencing severe mental illnesses and substance use challenges. This includes MediCal eligible beneficiaries and those within underserved populations, ensuring that everyone finds the support they deserve. You don’t have to face difficult times alone, we’re dedicated to being by your side.

Mission

Promoting wellness, resilience, and recovery through prevention and partnering to provide welcoming mental health and substance use care.

Vision

A healthy, safe, and empowered community.

Values

• Compassion. We approach every individual with empathy, kindness, and a genuine desire to understand and alleviate their challenges.
• Respect. We treat everyone with dignity, recognizing and valuing their unique perspectives, contributions, and situations.
• Integrity. We uphold the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct in all our interactions and decisions.
• Hope. We inspire optimism by fostering an environment that embraces possibilities, resilience, and the belief that positive change is possible.
• Equity. We are committed to fairness, justice, and equal opportunities, striving to eliminate disparities and create an inclusive environment for all.
• Quality. We consistently deliver excellence in our services, operations, and interactions, ensuring our work meets the highest standards of quality. 
• Person-Centered. We prioritize individuals' unique needs, preferences, and aspirations, tailoring our approach to provide personalized and meaningful support. 
• Access. We work tirelessly to break down barriers and enhance accessibility, ensuring that our services and resources are readily available to those who need them.
• Inclusion. We embrace diversity and actively promote an inclusive culture where everyone, regardless of background, feels welcomed, valued, and heard.