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California Association of Local Behavioral Health Boards and Commissions (CALBHB/C) Contract. September 14, 2018 Tom Orrock Matt Lieberman. Role of the Local Mental Health Boards and Commissions.
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California Association of Local Behavioral Health Boards and Commissions (CALBHB/C) Contract September 14, 2018 Tom Orrock Matt Lieberman
Role of the Local Mental Health Boards and Commissions • Review and evaluate the community’s mental health needs, services, facilities, and special problems. • Review county agreements • Advise the governing body and the director on any aspect of the local mental health program • Review and approve procedures used to ensure citizen and professional involvement at all stages of the planning process • Submit an annual report to the governing body on the needs and performance of the county’s mental health system
Role of CALBHB/C cont. • Review and make recommendations on applicants for the appointment of a local director • Review and comment on the county’s performance outcome data and communicate its findings to the CBHPC • Conduct a public hearing on the county’s MHSA Three Year Program and Expenditure Plan and Annual Update Improve the client experience
Goals of the CALBHB/C • Support the work of the local mental health boards and commissions to carry out their mandated functions • Training in meeting procedure • Technical assistance in MH programming • Regional planning meetings
MHSOAC’s contract The MHSOAC provides funding to support the work of the CALBHB/C • Training and technical assistance • Five regional trainings • Quarterly newsletter • Annual Report • Est. a Directory of Chairs
Discussion: How could the CFLC and the CALBHB/C collaborate to increase the impact of the local mental health boards and commissions?