DATE: February 28, 2017
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Joanne Cox, Chair, Fresno County Behavioral Health Board
SUBJECT: Fresno County Behavioral Health Board Annual Report for 2016
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Receive the Fresno County Behavioral Health Board Annual Report for 2016.
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.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Your Board may choose not to approve the annual report and 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.
The Annual Report for 2016 was approved by the FCBHB on December 21, 2016. 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 year relating to mental health and substance use disorder recovery and wellness. The report includes a list of the 2016 recommendations to your Board:
• Moving forward with a permanent supportive housing project in 2016.
• Making additions to field crisis response services to provide 24/7 services (at least on call) throughout the county.
• Establishing a residential co-occurring (Serious Mental Illness/Substance Use Disorder) treatment program in 2016.
• Increasing Peer Support Specialist pay $2.00 per hour, for all classifications and all steps.
A standing agenda for 2016 is also included, with events such as the Annual BHB Training/Workshop/Retreat, Recommendations for the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Annual Update and 3-Year Plan, and ongoing site visits of mental health and substance use disorder providers.
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 #5, February 2, 2016
ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED AND/OR ON FILE:
Fresno County Behavioral Health Board Annual Report for 2016
CAO ANALYST:
Sonia De La Rosa