Notice of Privacy Practices

Persons served (consumers) may find information on this page about how Fresno County Behavioral Health Department (Mental Health Plan) is committed to protecting the privacy of the persons receiving mental health and/or substance use services from our system of care.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), the California Welfare and Institutions Code, and other federal, state and local laws govern how providers must protect patient privacy.

Privacy-related documents for your information and use can be found below.

Health Information Privacy

Health Information Privacy - HHS.gov

If you have a Behavioral Health emergency
please call 9-1-1

For Access to Services or the Crisis Line,
1 800 654-3937

 CalHOPE Warm Line
1 833 317-HOPE(4673)

Central Valley Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1 800 273-8255