SmartCare: Behavioral Health Consultation Services (BHCS)


SmartCare Behavioral Health Consultation Services (BHCS) Program Update

As of June 30, 2026, the County of San Diego is no longer funding Vista Hill's SmartCare Behavioral Health Consultation Services (BHCS) program. As a result, these services have been discontinued.

For Families:

If you or a family member needs information about accessing behavioral health services through a primary care provider, as well as recommendations, referral resources, or follow-up support to help connect with care, please review the alternative resources listed below:

San Diego Access and Crisis Line | Phone: 1-888-724-7240 or 988

Autism Ask Line | Autism Society San Diego | Phone: 858-715-0678

YMCA Mental Health Warm Line | Phone: 866-937-9276 | Website: www.ymcasd.org/community-support/mental-health/warmline

211 | Phone: 211

Psychology Today | Website: www.psychologytoday.com

For Providers:

If you are a primary care provider seeking consultation on behavioral health screening, diagnosis, and treatment; on-site training in integrated behavioral health best practices; or guidance in developing behavioral health screening protocols to better assess patient needs, please refer to the alternative resources listed below:

SmartCare BHCS Transition Resource List

Cal-MAP | Phone: 800-253-2103 | Email: [email protected] | Website: https://cal-map.org/

San Diego Access and Crisis Line | Phone: 1-888-724-7240 or 988

Autism Ask Line | Autism Society San Diego | Phone: 858-715-0678

YMCA Mental Health Warm Line | Phone: 866-937-9276 | Website: www.ymcasd.org/community-support/mental-health/warmline

211 | Phone: 211

Psychology Today | Website: www.psychologytoday.com

During this transition, we encourage providers to utilize their organization's internal behavioral health resources and referral pathways whenever available. We also recommend directing patients and families to contact their health insurance provider for assistance identifying in-network behavioral health services and supports. These resources can help ensure continued access to care and facilitate appropriate connections to community-based behavioral health services.