Report Details Mental Health
Services Act Implementation Progress
For
Immediate Release: May 7, 2008
Contact: Howard
Sutter (714) 834-2178
(Santa Ana) - Progress made during 2007 in the
implementation of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)
Community Services and Supports Plan in Orange County is
detailed in a report now available for public review and
comment.
The MHSA Community Services and Supports Implementation Progress
Report provides information on both the accomplishments and
challenges encountered by the Orange County Health Care Agency
in the implementation process. Orange County has been successful
in implementing almost all of the programs as originally
planned. In a few instances, implementation has been delayed by
challenges associated with the contracting process and with
locating or developing appropriate service sites.
The progress report will be discussed May 28 during a Public
Hearing conducted by the County Mental Health Board at the Hall
of Administration, with public comment being accepted through
May 25. A copy of the progress report and the comment form are
available on the MHSA website at
ochealthinfo.com/mhsa/css. Copies are also available at the
Health Care Agency Mental Health Services Act Office located at
600 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Suite 510, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
The County of Orange received approximately $36 million in MHSA
funding during fiscal year 2007-08 for the twenty programs
approved as part of the Community Services and Supports Plan.
Under the Mental Health Services Act, funding is provided to
California counties to support programs that reduce the
long-term adverse impact of untreated serious mental illness by
expanding use of successful, innovative, and evidence–based
practices at the local level. The Mental Health Services Act
includes several components, including Community Services and
Supports, Workforce Education and Training, Prevention and Early
Intervention, Capital Facilities and Technology, Housing, and
Innovative Programs.
For more information or to obtain a copy of the Community
Services and Supports Implementation Progress Report, please
contact the MHSA Office at (714) 667-5620.
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