Fullerton Residents Encouraged to Learn More About the Mental Health Services Act

(Fullerton) – Information about a unique opportunity to transform the public mental health system in Orange County will be provided to Fullerton residents at a public meeting to be held Monday, February 28 from 3-5 p.m. in Room B at the Fullerton Public Library, 353 W. Commonwealth.

The Proposition 63 Public Meeting will offer information about the State’s Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), which will provide funding to counties for expansion of mental health services and the development of innovative programs for mentally ill children, adults and older adults.

During the meeting, MHSA guidelines will be discussed and a proposed planning process that will allow maximum participation by mental health consumers, families, providers, key agency partners, advocates and other stakeholders will be outlined. One of the key elements will be the development of a MHSA Review Committee and a number of working groups that will focus on individual parts of the initiative. Those attending the meeting will be encouraged to participate in the planning process.

Proposition 63 was approved by California voters in November 2004 and became law on January 1, 2005.

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