MHSA Programs

The goal of the Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) programs is to prevent and/or reduce the likelihood of mental illness from becoming severe and disabling, with an emphasis on improving timely access to services for unserved and underserved populations.  Additionally, the objective for PEI programs is to reduce and/or lessen the need for additional or extended health treatment by facilitating access to supports at the earliest signs of mental health issues.  PEI Programs provide services that increase protective factors to improve the mental, emotional, and relational functioning of individuals.  PEI programs such as Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and First Step to Success (FSS) integrate strategies to provide services to priority populations, by engaging children, youth, and adults and delivering services in the community outside of the traditional outpatient clinic.  All PEI programs meet the Mental Health Oversight and Accountability Commission’s (MHSOAC) priority of being culturally competent and linguistically appropriate to meet the needs of Imperial County residents.