DATE: September 10, 2024
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Susan L. Holt, Director, Department of Behavioral Health
SUBJECT: Felony Incompetent to Stand Trial Infrastructure Grant Program Application
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Health to submit a grant application to the California Department of State Hospitals for the Felony Incompetent to Stand Trial Infrastructure Grant Program Application for up to $13,125,000 for diversion and/or community-based restoration programs; and
2. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Health to submit a letter of intent informing the California Department of State Hospitals of the County's intent to contract with them for the purpose of serving Felony Incompetent to Stand Trial defendants through a Felony Mental Health Diversion Community-Based Restoration program.
REPORT
The California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Incompetent to Stand Trial Infrastructure Grant Program, to build out the state's capacity of residential treatment homes and facilities. This funding opportunity is open to California counties that commit to contract with DSH for ongoing diversion and/or community-based restoration (CBR) programs. The County is eligible to apply for up to $13,125,000.
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the approval of the recommended actions. The Department of Behavioral Health (Department) will collaborate with its community partners including the Fresno County Superior Court, Fresno County District Attorney's Office, Fresno County Public Defender's Office, the County Administrative Office as well as community-based organizations in the development of diversion and CBR residential treatment homes and facilities. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If your Board does not approve the recommended actions, the County would forego up to $13,125...
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