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Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Proposition 1: Round 1 Bond Grant to Add Behavioral Health Treatment Beds
Behavioral Health Department
February 3, 2026
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BHCIP Pro p o s it io n 1 Ro u n d 1 Bo n d Gra n t
» Since November 12, 2024, the Board authorized grant submittal, received updates on operations and match requirements, and provided direction on funding sources for a Proposition 1 BHCIP funded project.
» $21.6 million conditionally awarded to County of SLO for behavioral health treatment beds:
» 16-bed inpatient Psychiatric Health Facility (12 adult and 4 youth beds). » 8 beds for adult crisis residential treatment.
» 2 beds for youth crisis residential treatment, option to add 2 additional beds. » 10% match ($2.163 million).
» Opioid Settlement Funds and one-time MHSA savings.
» On January 27, 2026, the Board accepted the grant and approved the acquisition of property.
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Behavioral Health Strategic Plan
» Crisis Services Strategies include:
» Build community understanding of crisis management.
» Expand the number and distribution of sobering centers and/or PHF for individuals in need of SUD-related crisis services.
» Extend engagement and length of crisis services to provide a bridge if longer-term residential services are needed.
2024
2029
» Intensive Residential Services Strategies include:
» Expand access to residential facilities offering in-patient treatment. » Explore multi-county, regional approach to intensive residential treatment services. » Develop BH and SUD residential treatment facilities to ensure access for youth and women. » Partnerships for partners to increase step-down opportunities. » Explore multi-county, regional approach to expanding access to intensive residential treatment services for the Central Coast.
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BHCIP Ro u n d 1 Bo n d Gra n t Acq u is it io n
Location: 416 Spring Street, Paso Robles
» First Floor: 16-bed Psychiatric Health Facility
» Second Floor: 10 beds Crisis Residential Treatment
» Third Floor: Staff offices
Adjacent to Existing Behavioral Health, Public
Health, and Department of Social Services
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BHCIP Ro u n d 1 Bo n d Gra n t Fu n d e d Fa cilit y
» The new facility will:
Add 26 new behavioral health treatment beds; both mental health and substance use disorder treatment services.
Add head of household jobs. Behavioral Health professionals, licensed staff, administrators. Add the first youth crisis treatment beds in SLO County, keeping more children and youth home.
Provide step-down crisis care, extending the length of crisis stabilization services and care coordination, and bridging a critical gap between inpatient and outpatient treatment.
Reduce hospitalizations and Emergency Department visits.
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BHCIP Ro u n d 1 Bo n d Gra n t Tim e lin e / Ne x t St e p s » January 27, 2026:
» Board accepted the grant and approved acquisition.
» Winter/Spring 2026:
» Public Works Request for Qualifications/Proposals for design and construction. » FY 2026-27 through FY 2028-29:
» Board award of design and construction contract(s).
» Complete construction documents, obtain permits, complete renovations. » Select providers/program operators and obtain State approvals for operations. » Anticipate completion in FY 2028-29 (more detailed design/renovation timeline at future Board date); grantees have until June 2030 to complete projects.
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Que st ions