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California’s Mental Health Services Act Supports Inovation in Silicon Valley

California’s Mental Health Services Act Supports Inovation in Silicon Valley. CIT International 2012. Presenter. Pat Dwyer Law Enforcement Liaison, SCC MHD Chief, Palo Alto PD Ret. Interim Chief Hayward PD; Sunnyvale DPS Captain San Jose PD Ret.

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California’s Mental Health Services Act Supports Inovation in Silicon Valley

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  1. California’s Mental Health Services Act Supports Inovation in Silicon Valley CIT International 2012

  2. Presenter Pat Dwyer • Law Enforcement Liaison, SCC MHD • Chief, Palo Alto PD Ret. • Interim Chief Hayward PD; Sunnyvale DPS • Captain San Jose PD Ret. • PD Solutions, Justice System Consulting

  3. 2 Parts… • California’s Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) • MHSA Funded Mental Health – Criminal Justice Partnerships in Santa Clara County

  4. MHSA…What is it? • Passed in November 2004 • 1% tax imposed on personal income over $1M • “…to expand the system of care services for children, adults, and older adults with serious mental illness, with a focus on innovation, prevention, and early intervention” • Passed in November 2004

  5. Key Program Components Community Services and Supports Prevention and Early Intervention Capital Facilities and Technology Workforce Education and Training Innovation

  6. Guiding Principles • Consumer and family participation • Increased access to MH services • More effective MH services • Age specific programming • Community partnerships • Cultural competence • Emphasis on outcomes and accountability

  7. MHSA…How Much? (CA Funds)

  8. MHSA…Santa Clara County Funds

  9. SCC Distributions by Component FY 06 – FY 12

  10. SCC Distributions by Component FY 06 – FY 12 • CSS $183,697,352 • PEI $53,963,000 • CFT $21,297,000 • INN $14,269,500 • WET $11,970,700

  11. Santa Clara County Square Miles: 1312 Population: 1,809,378 Diverse Population Home of Silicon Valley Med. Family Income: $86,500 Below Poverty Level: 8.9%

  12. MHSA Funded Mental Health – Criminal Justice Partnerships

  13. Contact Information Patrick Dwyer, Law Enforcement Liaison Santa Clara County Mental Health Department 828 South Bascom Avenue San Jose, CA 95128 408-885-2235

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