The following resources will give you a more comprehensive overview of the PEI component:
PEI Orientation Booklet
PEI's newest resource, describes the MHSA plans and their respective project timelines; the PEI timeline is presented in detail. The booklet also provides information on the differences between CSS and PEI, a glossary of key definitions, and frequently asked questions.
Recommendations Related to
Prevention and Early Intervention
Presented in this report are the recommendations specifically related to prevention and early intervention from the 29 MHSACSS countywide work groups and the eight Service Area Advisory Committees' (SAACs) final reports.
PEI Informational Brochure
A brief overview of the PEI component and what it means for Los Angeles County. Also available in Armenian, Cambodian, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.
PEI Planning Roadmap
The PEI Plan for Los Angeles County will be the result of a comprehensive and inclusive process of gathering and synthesizing information from many sources. Numerous individuals and groups across Los Angeles County will provide input and guidance during the PEI planning phase. View the PEI Planning Roadmap to see the process in detail.
Required Sectors Chart
The state has specified seven sectors of society which must be included in PEI planning efforts. View which sectors are required and examples of the types of partner organizations comprising them. Also included are the state's three recommended sectors.
Service Area Advisory Committee (SAAC) Meeting Schedule
PEI planning is based upon the eight Los Angeles County Service Planning Areas (SPAs). SAAC meetings are held monthly to inform and gather input from the public on matters pertaining to the service area. SAAC meetings are open to the public and cover a variety of mental health-related issues, including PEI.
California State Prevention and Early Intervention
Home for the state's PEI documents with links to current announcements, guidelines, resource materials, state PEI committees and programs, and other PEI-related meetings.
California Institute for Mental Health (CiMH)
CiMH's Resources for Planning & Implementation of the Mental Health Services Act. Includes links to position papers, stakeholder input, training and technical assistance resources, and evidence-based practice resources by age group.