California Department of State Hospitals

California Department of State Hospitals Caring Today for a Safe and Healthy Tomorrow. Thank you for following the Department of State Hospitals (DSH) on Facebook. Goals: Safe environment. Treatment.

DSH uses Facebook to inform the public about the work being done inside of California's state hospital system, and to share ideas and information. We hope this page will offer a glimpse into the difficult and necessary jobs that our employees do year-round. We welcome you to use this space for respectful discussions about mental health. As a hospital system, DSH must always protect the privacy of its patients, as outlined in federal and state laws. Nearly 90 percent of DSH's patients are mandated for treatment through the criminal court system. They have either committed a crime or been accused of doing so as a result of their mental illness. The remaining patient population, commonly referred to as Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) commitments, have been committed through the civil court system because they are a danger to themselves or others. Vision: Caring today for a safe and healthy tomorrow. Mission: Providing evaluation and treatment in a safe and responsible manner, seeking innovation and excellence in hospital operations, across a continuum of care and settings. Responsible stewardship. Excellence in forensic evaluation. Excellence in treatment. Values: Safety. Responsibility. Empowerment. Respect. Communication. DSH does not necessarily agree with or endorse every comment that individuals post on its page. All comments and posts are reviewed. The department uses its own discretion to determine which comments will be shared. Comments containing the following are never permitted:
* Hate speech.
* Profanity, obscenity, vulgarity or nudity.
* Defamation of a person or group of people.
* Name calling or personal attacks.
* Comments made with the intent to sell a product.
* Comments infringing on the rights of others. Violators will be banned.

09/24/2025

The California Health & Human Services Agency (CalHHS) is hosting the CalHHS Connect webinar series focused on federal policy changes in health and human ser...

DSH-Napa patients gathered in honor of Overdose Awareness Day. Hospital staff offered education and support to patients ...
09/23/2025

DSH-Napa patients gathered in honor of Overdose Awareness Day. Hospital staff offered education and support to patients who spoke about loved ones lost to substance abuse. Patients also played live music dedicated to awareness of overdose and recovery. Thank you to all participating staff and patients for reaffirming California’s commitment to and save lives across the state.

09/23/2025
Steven Ching, TV specialist at Atascadero State Hospital, is the creator of the short film “20/80”, a finalist in the 20...
09/19/2025

Steven Ching, TV specialist at Atascadero State Hospital, is the creator of the short film “20/80”, a finalist in the 2025 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. It’s a result of his passion for filmmaking and the desire to share his personal story to advance the importance of mental health.

DSH celebrates the creativity of our team members, whose passion at work and in their personal lives both foster a great place workplace and advance our mission to provide excellent treatment for our patients across a continuum of care.

On the edge of a cliff just before dawn, Steven is intercepted by a mysterious figure who traps him in a twisted psychological gauntlet. Forced to complete t...

Here’s a look at the Health Benefit Fair hosted by DSH-Patton’s Human Resources to share information and answer question...
09/17/2025

Here’s a look at the Health Benefit Fair hosted by DSH-Patton’s Human Resources to share information and answer questions about health care coverage including vision and dental benefits.

Refresh & Reconnect: DSH-Metropolitan’s Program 1 team hosted a special patient event to celebrate the end of summer tog...
09/12/2025

Refresh & Reconnect: DSH-Metropolitan’s Program 1 team hosted a special patient event to celebrate the end of summer together. Patients participated in a water balloon toss, spray bottle games, summer coloring, and tie-dye shirt making, creating a lively and refreshing way to close out the season.

09/12/2025

Awareness Month is an opportunity to learn warning signs, normalize help-seeking & let people of all ages know help is available.

Feeling overwhelmed? Call or text 988 to connect with a trained counselor now. Emotional support is available 24/7.

DSH-Metropolitan hosted the first Emerging Leaders Program cohort last month. DSH employees from all five hospitals succ...
09/09/2025

DSH-Metropolitan hosted the first Emerging Leaders Program cohort last month. DSH employees from all five hospitals successfully completed the inaugural in-person training session focused on Communication. This milestone event created a meaningful opportunity for participants to connect, learn and engage as a team.

Napa State Hospital’s rabbit therapy program has been hopping along since late 2024. Thanks to the hard work of the hosp...
09/05/2025

Napa State Hospital’s rabbit therapy program has been hopping along since late 2024. Thanks to the hard work of the hospital’s Animal Assisted Therapy Committee, the hospital's furriest residents - Dean Wi******er and Sheriff Jody Mills - provide patients with an opportunity to bond, exercise empathy, and learn to care for the delicate creatures. ("Dean" and "Jody" are a nod to the Supernatural TV series, in case you're wondering about those names.)

Up, up and away! The DSH-Patton Community Club held a Superhero Spirit Day, and every hero was welcomed! Staff from vari...
09/04/2025

Up, up and away! The DSH-Patton Community Club held a Superhero Spirit Day, and every hero was welcomed! Staff from various departments wore superhero shirts and some even wore homemade costumes.

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