The Chief Information Office Bureau (CIOB) of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) is responsible for meeting the technological needs of the mental health system in Los Angeles County. To assist LACDMH in achieving the goals of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), CIOB is responsible for developing a long-term information systems infrastructure program and expenditure plan for mental health to facilitate the highest quality, cost-effective services and supports for consumer and family wellness, recovery, and resiliency.

State DMH released a draft of the MHSA technology plan guidelines on May 2, 2007. Final guidelines are anticipated later this year. Following the release of final guidelines, CIOB will initiate a planning process to identify technology projects that will support the transformational goals of MHSA. The planning process will include community, consumer, family, and expert stakeholder involvement.