DATE: September 5, 2023
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Susan L. Holt, Director, Department of Behavioral Health
Brooke Frost, Chair, Fresno County Behavioral Health Board
SUBJECT: Fresno County Behavioral Health Board Annual Report for 2021 and
2022
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Receive the Fresno County Behavioral Health Board Annual Report, which combines years 2021 and 2022.
REPORT
The annual report is submitted pursuant to California Welfare and Institutions Code (W&IC), section (§) 5604.2(a)(5). The report provides an introduction to the Fresno County Behavioral Health Board (FCBHB), its subcommittees and summaries of activities and topics relating to mental health and substance use disorder recovery and wellness. The report is approved by the FCBHB and provided to your Board for review. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Your Board may choose to make recommendations to the FCBHB to revise the report and resubmit for your Board’s approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.
DISCUSSION:
As mandated by W&IC, §5604.2 (a)(5), the FCBHB is required to submit an annual report to the governing body, your Board, regarding the needs and performance of the County’s behavioral health system. Annual reports for the past two years were not submitted due to the challenges presented by COVID and turnover of the previous FCBHB Chairs. Moving forward, the FCBHB pledges to meet the reporting requirement of submitting annual reports.
The Annual Report for 2021 and 2022 was approved by the FCBHB on June 20, 2023. The report provides an overview of the FCBHB and its subcommittees, as well as a summary of activities and topics that the FCBHB has been involved with in the past few years relating to mental health and substance use disorder recovery and wellness.
In its role as advocate and public representative for consumers and their families, the FCBHB encourages public participation towards the goal of wellness and recovery from mental illness and substance use disorders. Your Board’s continuing involvement and support are appreciated as factors that contribute to the success of those efforts.
REFERENCE MATERIAL:
BAI #7, March 9, 2021
ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED AND/OR ON FILE:
Presentation
On file with Clerk - Fresno County Behavioral Health Board Annual Report
CAO ANALYST:
Ronald Alexander