Amador County – Amador County Behavioral Health hosts a pair of meetings, including 1 this week that will take public comments on Mental Health Services Act planning as preparation to receive state funding in the county. Consultants Resource Development Associates of Oakland announced the meetings on behalf of the department. This week’s meeting includes a presentation by RDA to the Mental Health Board, and a public review of consultant’s draft “Prevention & Early Intervention” plan. The meeting is 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Jennifer Susskind and Rima Spight of RDA announced the meetings last week. Susskind said the Prevention and Early Intervention component (of the Mental Health Services Act) “funds programs to identify and treat mental health issues as early as possible.” It also helps “alleviate the need for more intensive services,” and help “individuals needing ongoing treatment into the mental health system.” At the meeting, the consultants will present the proposed PEI plan to the volunteer board members, and provide an opportunity for community members who did not previously submit comments to “share their thoughts.” Susskind said the proposed plan is a result of more than 5 months of “community planning” involving more than 260 people “who chose to share their experience and expertise.” Amador County last June learned that it is eligible for $5.7 million in MHSA funding, and the public sessions are part of the process to qualify. Susskind also announced a April 21st board and public review of the annual “Community Services and Supports Update.” The component of MHSA “funds programs that provide direct, integrated services to individuals with serious and persistent mental health issues.” Susskind said Amador Behavioral Health’s 3-year CSS plan was approved in 2007, and this year’s update will be posted on the county website for public review in early April. The Mental Health Board meeting will be held on April 21st. Both meetings follow 30-day public review periods, and include presentations to the board, and a forum for further community discussion. Both Meetings will be held at the Amador Behavioral Health Building at 10877 Conductor Blvd., in Sutter Creek. For information, call Lynn Thomas at (209) 223-6814. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Mental Health Service Act Funding Plans Seek Public Input
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Amador County – Amador County Behavioral Health hosts a pair of meetings, including 1 this week that will take public comments on Mental Health Services Act planning as preparation to receive state funding in the county. Consultants Resource Development Associates of Oakland announced the meetings on behalf of the department. This week’s meeting includes a presentation by RDA to the Mental Health Board, and a public review of consultant’s draft “Prevention & Early Intervention” plan. The meeting is 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Jennifer Susskind and Rima Spight of RDA announced the meetings last week. Susskind said the Prevention and Early Intervention component (of the Mental Health Services Act) “funds programs to identify and treat mental health issues as early as possible.” It also helps “alleviate the need for more intensive services,” and help “individuals needing ongoing treatment into the mental health system.” At the meeting, the consultants will present the proposed PEI plan to the volunteer board members, and provide an opportunity for community members who did not previously submit comments to “share their thoughts.” Susskind said the proposed plan is a result of more than 5 months of “community planning” involving more than 260 people “who chose to share their experience and expertise.” Amador County last June learned that it is eligible for $5.7 million in MHSA funding, and the public sessions are part of the process to qualify. Susskind also announced a April 21st board and public review of the annual “Community Services and Supports Update.” The component of MHSA “funds programs that provide direct, integrated services to individuals with serious and persistent mental health issues.” Susskind said Amador Behavioral Health’s 3-year CSS plan was approved in 2007, and this year’s update will be posted on the county website for public review in early April. The Mental Health Board meeting will be held on April 21st. Both meetings follow 30-day public review periods, and include presentations to the board, and a forum for further community discussion. Both Meetings will be held at the Amador Behavioral Health Building at 10877 Conductor Blvd., in Sutter Creek. For information, call Lynn Thomas at (209) 223-6814. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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