Welcome to San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services. As Interim Director, I want to personally thank you for taking steps towards wellness. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or a loved one, know that you are not alone. Our dedicated team is here to provide compassionate, confidential care unique to your needs. We believe in healing, hope, and the power of connection. We’re here to walk with you on this journey.
Warm regards,
Fay Vieira, Interim BHS Director
The mission of San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services is to partner with the community to provide integrated, culturally, and linguistically competent mental health and substance use disorder services to meet the prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery needs of San Joaquin County residents.
The vision of San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services is to collaborate as a resilient team exploring changes, sharing ideas, striving to empower consumers, families, volunteers, and care providers toward building hope, addressing disparities, and fostering wellness and recovery through individual strength-based treatment.
San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services values the personal commitment of every individual that contributes to the overall success and integrity of the organization, creating a caring, positive, fiscally responsible and productive environment.

We serve Medi-Cal and Medicare eligible San Joaquin County beneficiaries with moderate to severe mental illness who may also have a substance use disorders, including individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
To obtain services, call the 24/7 Access Line at 209-468-9370.