The County’s Behavioral Health Services and Public Defender departments, Superior Court, and other partners are celebrating a significant milestone for the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Act program. On August 7, CARE Court held its first graduation ceremony.
The CARE Act provides individuals the opportunity to participate in creating their own CARE agreement for mental health and housing support. Eligible adults include persons with untreated schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders. Families, clinicians, first responders, and others can file a petition with the civil court to connect people aged 18 years and older to court-ordered voluntary treatment if they meet criteria related to health and safety.
The CARE Act process is based on collaboration and promotes a person-centered approach. The County implemented the CARE Act on October 1, 2023, and recently enrolled its 50th person in the program, which exceeds the enrollment numbers of all other participating California counties combined.
For more information or inquiries:
County Communications Office
communications@sdcounty.ca.gov
619-595-4633
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