News and Events

Altadena Ribbon Cutting
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol & Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA) expanded substance use disorder (SUD) residential treatment services at the Altadena Project in Los Angeles County to treat SUDs and co-occurring mental health needs.
Groundbreaking for Hope Forward Campus in Turlock
On October 24, 2024, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and Aspiranet broke ground on a new behavioral health facility in Turlock, California. The Hope Forward Campus will provide critical mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment for children and youth in the Central Valley. Aspiranet partnered with Stanislaus, Merced, and San Joaquin counties to develop this state-of-the-art facility projected to serve more than 1,600 individuals annually.
​Groundbreaking for JWCH Institute SUD Treatment Facility
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and JWCH Institute (John Wesley County Hospital) today broke ground on an adult residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment facility and wellness center in the Skid Row area of Los Angeles. This new campus will provide critical mental health and SUD treatment services to unhoused adults with SUD and individuals experiencing mental health issues.
Groundbreaking for Janus of Santa Cruz Facility
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and Janus of Santa Cruz broke ground on a new facility that will address critical gaps in mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. The facility will provide outpatient treatment for SUD and perinatal and postpartum residential care for women with SUDs and their children up to age 12.
Construction crew in hard hats using shovels and breaking ground at a dirt construction site
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and Mendocino County today celebrated the groundbreaking of a new psychiatric health facility that will address critical gaps in mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment.
Groundbreaking for Pathway f​or Compassionate Detoxification
On July 18, 2024, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and Pathway Society, Inc. broke ground on a new facility that will bridge critical gaps in mental health and substance use disorder treatment.
Groundbreaking for Napa Valley Youth Wellness Campus
On July 2, 2024, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and Mentis celebrated the groundbreaking of a new youth wellness campus that will serve at-risk children and youth who need mental health and substance use disorder treatment.
Groundbreaking for ABC Recovery Center SUD Residential Units
On July 1, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and ABC Recovery Center celebrated the groundbreaking of a facility expansion that will serve people who need mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment.