Goals
The Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) program guides clients along their path to recovery by offering tailored support and nurturing connections within the community. Reducing barriers to essential services and minimizing the need for emergency interventions champions client self-determination and recovery in a supportive, respectful, and community-integrated framework.
Objectives
The CARE Court program is for people who are:
The following adult persons can file a petition:
Senate Bill 42 clarifies the type of evidence that may support a CARE petition and introduces a second option for demonstrating prior hospitalizations. This evidence may include, but is not limited to, documentary records from the facility where the respondent was detained or a signed declaration from the petitioner if they have personal knowledge of the detentions. (W&I Code 5979)
If you or your loved one do not meet the eligibility criteria for CARE Court but are interested in connecting with or learning more about other BHS programs, services, and resources, please contact our BHS-Screening and Coordination (BHS-SAC) at:
The BHS-SAC is available Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For mental health crisis calls, the BHS-SAC is available 24/7.
Additional details on the petition process, including CARE Court forms, are available through the links on the right ribbon. For any questions related to CARE Court, please email dhs-bhs-care_court@saccounty.gov.
CARE Court Forms
Resources
Sacramento County CARE Act Listening Session
Sacramento County CARE Court Listening Session FAQ
CARE Training Overview of CARE Process for Supporters
2025 Court & JI Community Meeting Schedule
Sacramento Superior Court - CARE Act Court