Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) – Community Information & Public Comment Period. Imperial County Behavioral Health Services (ICBHS) is pleased to inform the community about the transition from the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) to the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA).

On January 1, 2026, Imperial County will implement Senate Bill 43 which makes changes to the Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act – a California law governing involuntary detention, treatment, and conservatorship of people with behavioral health conditions.

For Help Dial:
(442)-265-1525
Or Call:
1-800-817-5292

Welcome to Imperial County Behavioral Health Services

For Services Call:
(442)-265-1525
1-800-817-5292

Services are tailored to your needs and remain confidential

CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT SERVICES

Children and Adolescents Outpatient Services is committed to serving children and adolescents.

Crisis Care Mobile Units

Available Monday-Friday
8:00am to 5:00pm

Crisis Number:
1-800-817-5292

For Urgent Behavioral Health Support Call:

1-800-817-5292 Available 24/7
Suicide & Crisis Hotline Dial 988
Imperial Valley Reverse 911

Leticia Plancarte

Leticia Plancarte-Garcia,
MSW, MPA

Director of Behavioral Health Services

Imperial County Behavioral Health Services

This web site is a resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with behavioral health. It provides information about mental health and substance use services, laws, and related news, as well as communication tools and other features. Regardless of where you begin your search for assistance with behavioral health issues, this website will help you find what you need – it helps ensure that there is “No Wrong Door” for those who need services. This website can greatly assist in our efforts to protect our greatest human asset: our beautiful minds.

Our Mission

Mission Statement: Imperial County Behavioral Health Services is dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and the community to improve their health and wellness by providing education, preventative care, and quality treatment.

Our Vision

To provide inclusive, equitable and exceptional community-based mental health and substance use treatment.

Department Directory

*(B) Brawley, (C) Calexico, (EC) El Centro, (W) Winterhaven*

Administration

EL CENTRO SITES

Manager
Christian Gonzalez
(442) 265-7388

Fiscal/Purchasing
Phone (442) 265-7388
313 S. Waterman Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243

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Manager
Sarah Moore
(442) 265-7652

Quality Assurance / Compliance / Quality Management / Contracts / Payment Authorizations / Patient’s Right Advocate
Phone (442) 265-1560
202 N. 8th Street, Second Floor, El Centro, CA 92243

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Manager
Veronica Ortiz
(442) 265-1606

Human Resources/Payroll
Phone (442) 265-1606
202 N. 8th Street, Third Floor, El Centro, CA 92243

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Manager
Ryan Taylor
(442) 265-1644

Information Systems / Access & Benefits / Billing Services / Medical Records
Phone (442) 265-1644
202 N. 8th Street, Third Floor, El Centro, CA 92243

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Manager
Patricia Arevalo-Caro
(442) 265-7433

Community Connections & Learning Center (CCLC)
Phone (442) 265-7433
651 Wake Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243

Behavioral Health/Administration
Phone (442) 265-1600
Fax (442) 265-7913
202 N. 8th Street, Third Floor (EC)

Medical Records/Archiving
Phone (442) 265-1555
Fax (442) 265-7913
202 N. 8th Street, Second Floor (EC)

Outreach and Engagement
Phone (442) 265-7442
651 Wake Avenue (EC)

Patients’ Rights
Phone (442) 265-1561/(760) 455-9151
Fax (442) 265-1583
202 N. 8th Street, Second Floor, El Centro, CA 92243

Accounting
Phone (442) 265-7388
313 S. Waterman Ave, El Centro, CA 92243

Fiscal
Phone (442) 265-1588
202 N. 8th Street, 3rd Floor, El Centro, CA 92243

Purchasing
Phone (442) 265-7385
313 S. Waterman Ave., El Centro, CA 92243

Info Systems/ Systems Tech
Phone (442) 265-1586
202 N. 8th Street, Third Floor, El Centro, CA 92243

Access & Eligibility
Phone (442) 265-1525
Fax (442)265-1703
202 N. 8th Street, Third Floor, El Centro, CA 92243

Compliance
Phone (442)265-1652
202 N. 8th Street, Second Floor, El Centro, CA 92243

Quality Management – Mental Health
Phone (442)265-1568
202 N. 8th Street, Second Floor, El Centro, CA 92243

Quality Management – SUD
Phone (442) 265-1614
202 N. 8th Street, Second Floor, El Centro, CA 92243

Contracts
Phone (442) 265-1614
202 N. 8th Street, Second Floor, El Centro, CA 92243

Payment Authorization Unit
Phone (442) 265-1553
202 N. 8th Street, Second Floor, El Centro, CA 92243

Provider Relations
Phone (442) 265-1560
202 N. 8th Street, Second Floor, El Centro, CA 92243

Adult & Older Adult Services

EL CENTRO SITES

Manager
Francisco Zarate
(442) 265-7883

El Centro Adults and Older Adults Outpatient Services – Team 1
Phone (442) 265-7600
2695 S. 4th Street, Suite B, El Centro, CA 92243

Transportation
Phone (442) 265-7895
2695 S. 4th Street, Suite C, El Centro, CA 92243

Individual Placement and Supports (IPS)
Phone (442) 265-7600
313 Waterman Ave., El Centro, CA 92243

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Manager
Matthew Smith
(442) 265-7882

El Centro Adults and Older Adults Outpatient Services – Team 2
Phone (442) 265-7600
2695 S. 4th Street, Suite B, El Centro, CA, 92243

El Centro Adults and Older Adults Outpatient Services – Team 3
Phone (442) 265-7300
313 Waterman Ave., El Centro, CA 92243

El Centro Adults and Older Adults Outpatient Services – Team 4
Phone (442) 265-7300
313 Waterman Ave., El Centro, CA 92243

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Manager
Victor Torres
(442) 265-7885

El Centro Wellness Center
Phone (442) 265-7627
2695 S. 4th Street Suite C, El Centro, CA 92243

Behavioral Health Housing Services
2695 S. 4th Street, Suite B, El Centro, CA 92243

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CALEXICO SITES

Manager
Francisco Zarate
(442) 265-7883

Calexico Adults and Older Adults Outpatient Services – Teams 1 & 2
Phone (442) 265-6340
1501 W. Imperial Ave., Calexico, CA 92231

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BRAWLEY SITES

Manager
Victor Torres
(442) 265-7885

Brawley Adults and Older Adults Outpatient Services – Team 1
Phone (442) 265-5110
229 Main Street, Brawley, CA 92227

Brawley Adults and Older Adults Outpatient Services – Team 2
Phone (442) 265-5060
229 Main Street, Brawley, CA 92227

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Manager
Victor Torres
(442) 265-7885

Brawley Wellness Center
Phone (442) 265-5043
205 Main Street, Brawley, CA 92227

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WINTERHAVEN SITES

Manager
Francisco Zarate – Adults
(442) 265-7883

San Pasqual Adults and Older Adults Outpatient Services – Team 1
Phone (442) 265-7291
676 Baseline Rd., Bldg. 306, Winterhaven, CA 92283

 

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT – FULL SERVICE PARTNERSHIP (MHSA-FSP) PROGRAMS

El Centro MHSA-FSP
Phone (442) 265-7600
2695 S. 4th Street, Suite B, El Centro, Ca.

Calexico MHSA-FSP
Phone (442) 265-6340
1501 W. Imperial Avenue, Calexico, Ca.

Brawley MHSA-FSP
Phone (442) 265-5110
229 Main Street, Brawley, Ca.

ANXIETY & DEPRESSION CLINICS

El Centro Anxiety and Depression Clinic
Phone (442) 265-7300
313 S. Waterman Avenue, El Centro, Ca.

Calexico Anxiety and Depression Clinic
Phone (442) 265-6340
1501 W. Imperial Avenue, Calexico, Ca.

Brawley Anxiety and Depression Clinic
Phone (442) 265-5060
229 Main Street, Brawley, Ca.

San Pasqual Clinic
Phone (442) 265-6363
676 Baseline Rd. Building 306, Winterhaven, Ca.

WELLNESS CENTERS

El Centro Wellness Center
Phone (442) 265-7630
2695 S. 4th Street, Suite C, El Centro, Ca.

Brawley Wellness Center
Phone (442) 265-5043
205 Main Street, Brawley, Ca.

Children & Adolescent Services

EL CENTRO SITES

Manager
Cynthia Gutierrez
(442) 265-1696

El Centro Children and Adolescents Outpatient Services – Team 1
Phone (442) 265-1670
120 N. Street, El Centro, CA 92243

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Manager
Alfonso Ruiz
(442) 265-1688

El Centro Children and Adolescents Outpatient Services – Team 2
Phone (442) 265-7400
651 Wake Ave., El Centro, CA 92243

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Manager
Jessica Pineda
(442) 265-7343

First Step to Success – Early Intervention
Phone (442) 265-7350
313 Waterman Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243

El Centro Vista Sands
Phone (442) 265-7235
1530 Waterman Avenue, Rooms A2 & A3, El Centro, CA, 92243

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CALEXICO SITES

Manager
Alfonso Ruiz
(442) 265-1688

Calexico Children and Adolescents Outpatient Services – Team 1
Phone (442) 265-6450
101 Hacienda Dr., Suite C, Calexico, CA 92231

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Manager
Jessica Pineda
(442) 265-7343

Calexico Vista Sands
Phone (442) 265-7240
2300 Rockwood Avenue, Rooms 28 & 30, Calexico, CA 92231

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BRAWLEY SITES

Manager
Cynthia Gutierrez
(442) 265-1659

Brawley Children and Adolescents Outpatient Services – Team 1
Phone (442) 265-5099
195 S. 9th Street, Brawley, CA 92227

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Manager
Jessica Pineda
(442) 265-7343

Brawley Vista Sands
Phone (442) 265-7245
1401 B Street, Room 32, Brawley, CA 92227

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HEBER SITES

Manager
Jessica Pineda
(442) 265-7343

Middle School Behavioral & Educational Program
Phone (760) 337-6530 ext. 2711
1052 Heber Avenue, Heber, CA 92249

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WINTERHAVEN SITES

Manager
Alfonso Ruiz – Children
(442) 265-1688

San Pasqual Children and Adolescents Outpatient Services – Team 1
Phone (442) 265-7291
676 Baseline Rd., Bldg. 306, Winterhaven, CA 92283

Children and Adolescent Services Administration
Phone (442) 265-1670
Fax (442) 265-1701
120 N. 8th Street (EC)

Brawley Outpatient Clinic
Phone (442) 265-5080
Fax (442) 265-5099
195 S. 9th Street (B)

Calexico Outpatient Clinic – Family Resource Center
Phone (442) 265-6450
Fax (442) 265-6451
101 Hacienda Drive, Suite C (C)

El Centro Outpatient Clinic
Phone (442) 265-1670
Fax (442) 265-1701
120 N. 8th Street (EC)

El Centro Children & Adolescent Clinic
Phone (442) 265-7400
Fax (442) 265-1701
651 Wave Avenue (EC)

El Centro Outpatient Clinic – Family Resource Center
Phone (442) 265-7400
Fax (442) 265-1701
651 Wake Avenue (EC)

Winterhaven Outpatient Clinic – San Pasqual Family Resource Center
Phone (442) 265-7291
Fax 760 572-3897
676 Baseline Road, Building 306 (W)

Prevention and Early Intervention
Phone (442) 265-7350
Fax (442) 265-7351
313 Waterman Avenue (EC)

Innovation – PET
Phone (442) 265-7350
Fax (442) 265-7351
313 Waterman Avenue (EC)

Brawley Vista Sands – Oakley Elementary
Phone (442) 265-7245
Fax 760 351-0574
1401 B Street (B)

Calexico Vista Sands – Kennedy Gardens
Phone (442) 265-7240
2300 Rockwood Avenue (C)

El Centro Vista Sands – De Anza Elementary
Phone (442) 265-7235
Fax 760 337-2009
1530 Waterman Avenue (EC)

Youth & Young Adult Services

EL CENTRO SITES

Manager
Dalia Pesqueira
(442) 265-1944

El Centro Youth and Young Adults Outpatient Services – Team 1
Phone (760) 265-7260
1295 State Street, Suite 102, El Centro, CA 92243

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Manager
Dalia Pesqueira
(442) 265-1944

El Centro Youth and Young Adults FRC
Phone (442) 265-7260
1014 Brighton Ave., El Centro, CA 92243

Juvenile Hall Services
Phone (442) 265-7260
1295 State Street, Suite 102, El Centro, CA 92243

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Manager
Andrea Barker
(442) 265-1982

El Centro Youth and Young Adults Outpatient Services– Team 2
Phone (442) 265-1970
1295 State Street, Suite 205, El Centro, CA 92243

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CALEXICO SITES

Manager
Dalia Pesqueira
(442) 265-1944

Calexico Youth and Young Adults Outpatient Services – Team 1
Phone (442) 265-6400
101 Hacienda Dr., Suite A, Calexico, CA 92231

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BRAWLEY SITES

Manager
Andrea Barker
(442) 265-1659

Brawley Youth and Young Adults Outpatient Services – Team 1
Phone (442) 265-5000
1535 Main Street, Brawley, CA 92227

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Manager
Andrea Barker
(442) 265-1659

Brawley Youth and Young Adults FRC
Phone (442) 265-7257
1535 Main Street, Brawley, CA 92227

Del Rio Community School Program
1501 I Street, Brawley, CA 92227

Youth and Young Adult Services – Administration
Phone (442) 265-1941
Fax (760) 337-6895
1295 State Street (EC)

Adolescent Habilitative Learning Program
Phone (442) 265-7260
Fax (760) 337-7885
1295 State Street, Suite 102 (EC)

Youth and Young Adult Services Juvenile Hall
Phone (760) 353-0763
Fax (442) 265-1985
1295 State Street (EC)

Youth and Young Adult Services – Brawley Anxiety & Depression/Full Service Partnership Clinic
Phone (442) 265-5000
Fax (442) 265-5020
1535 Main Street (B)

Youth and Young Adult Services – Calexico Anxiety & Depression Full Service Partnership Clinic
Phone (442) 265-6401
101 Hacienda Drive, Suite A (C)

Youth and Young Adult Services – El Centro Anxiety & Depression Clinic
Phone (442) 265-1970
Fax (442) 265-1930
1295 State Street, Suite 205 (EC)

Youth and Young Adult Services – El Centro Full Service Partnership Clinic
Phone (442) 265-1920
Fax (760) 337-7885
1295 State Street, Suite 102 (EC)

Substance Use Disorder Services

EL CENTRO SITES

Manager
Diana Aguirre
(442) 265-7908

El Centro Adult SUD Services– Team 1
Phone (442) 265-7650
2695 S. 4th Street, Suite A, El Centro, CA 92243

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Manager
Ana Contreras
(442) 265-7265

El Centro Adolescents SUD Services – Team 1
Phone (442) 265-7270
315 Waterman Ave., El Centro, CA 92243

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CALEXICO SITES

Manager
Ana Contreras
(442) 265-7265

Calexico Adolescents SUD Services– Team 1
Phone (442) 265-6412
101 Hacienda Dr., Suite B, Calexico, CA 92231

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Manager
Diana Aguirre
(442) 265-7908

Calexico Adults SUD Services– Team 1
Phone (442) 265-6200
25 E. Third Street, Calexico, CA 92231

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BRAWLEY SITES

Manager
Diana Aguirre
(442) 265-7908

Brawley Adults SUD Services– Team 1
220 E Main Street, Brawley, CA 92227

SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT PROGRAMS

Adult SUD Treatment Programs
Phone (442) 265-7650
2695 S. 4th Street, 1st Floor, Suite A, El Centro, CA 92243
Phone (442)265-6200
25 E. 3rd St, Calexico, CA 92231

Adolescent SUD Treatment Programs
Phone (442) 265-7270
315 S. Waterman Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243
Phone (442)265-6410
101 Hacienda Drive, Suite B, Calexico, CA 92231

Triage & Engagement

EL CENTRO SITES

Manager
Priscilla Patino
(442) 265-1531

Behavioral Health Stabilization Unit
Phone (442) 265-1526
202 N. 8th Street, El Centro, CA 92243

Behavioral Health Transitional Care
Phone (442) 265-7200
1699 W. Main St. Suite A, El Centro, CA 92243

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Manager
Aida Castillo
(442) 265-7935

Behavioral Health Mobile Units
Phone (442)265-7921
801 Broadway, El Centro CA

El Centro Casa Serena
Phone (442) 265-1533
202 N. 8th St. Floor 1, El Centro CA

PIER Program
Phone (442) 265-7841
1699 W. Main St. Suite A, El Centro, CA 92243

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Manager
Sylvia Bazan
(442) 265-7853

LPS Conservatorship
Phone (442) 265-7841
1699 W. Main St. Suite B, El Centro, CA 92243

Intensive Community Program
Phone (442) 265-7841
1699 W. Main St. Suite B, El Centro, CA 92243

Behavioral Health Justice & Forensics Services
Phone (442) 265-7841
1699 W. Main St. Suite B, El Centro, CA 92243

Mental Health Triage Unit
Phone (442) 265-1526
Fax (442) 265-1544
202 N. 8th Street, 1st Floor (EC)

AB-109 Program
Phone 760 265-2484
Fax (442) 265-1544
324 Applestill Road (EC)

Transitional Engagement & Supportive Services (TESS)
Phone (442) 265-7200
Fax (442) 265-7206
1699 W. Main Street, Suite A (EC)

Incompetent to Stand Trial
Phone 760 265-7409
651 Wake Avenue (EC)

Lanterman Petris Short Act (LPS) Conservatorship
Phone (442) 265-7901
2695 S. 4th St. (EC)

Projects for Assistance in Transition Homelessness (PATH) Program
Phone (442) 265-1526
Fax (442) 265-1544
202 N. 8th Street, 1st Floor (EC)

Community Engagement Supportive Services (CESS)
Phone (442) 265-7200
Fax (442) 265-7206
1699 W. Main Street, Suite A (EC)

Forensics

Mental Health Triage Unit
Phone (442) 265-7841
Fax (442) 265-1544
202 N. 8th Street, 1st Floor (EC)

AB-109 Program
Phone (760) 265-2484
Fax (442) 265-1544
324 Applestill Road (EC)

Transitional Engagement & Supportive Services (TESS)
Phone (442) 265-7200
Fax (442) 265-7206
1699 W. Main Street, Suite A (EC)

Incompetent to Stand Trial
Phone 760 265-7841
651 Wake Avenue (EC)

Lanterman Petris Short Act (LPS) Conservatorship
Phone (442) 265-7841
2695 S. 4th St. (EC)

Projects for Assistance in Transition Homelessness (PATH) Program
Phone (442) 265-1526
Fax (442) 265-1544
202 N. 8th Street, 1st Floor (EC)

Community Engagement Supportive Services (CESS)
Phone (442) 265-7200
Fax 442 265-7206
1699 W. Main Street, Suite A (EC)

Patients' Rights

Phone (442) 265-1561/(760) 455-9151
Fax (442) 265-1538
202 N. 8th Street, Second Floor (EC)

Contact Us

For inquiries, please call
(442)-265-1525 or
1-800-817-5292

Additional Emergency Services

Center For Family Solutions
(760) 353-8530

Child Protective Services
(760) 337-7500

SURE 24-Hour Helpline
(760) 352-7873

Rape Crisis Center
(760) 352-7273

Suicide & Crisis Hotline
Dial 988

Apply for Cash Assistance, CalFresh & Medi-Cal

Start an application online or you may request an application by mail by calling
(760) 337-6800.

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​Imperial County Behavioral Health Services provides equal care to all individuals seeking and receiving services, regardless of: Age, Race, Ethnicity, Physical Ability/Attributes, Religion, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or Gender Expression.

Imperial County Behavioral Health Services Administrative Office

202 N. 8th Street, El Centro, CA 92243
(442) 265-1525 or 1-800-817-5292

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