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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on September 10 , 19850 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers , Schroder , McPeak, Torlakson, Fanden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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SUBJECT: Status Report on "L" Patch Facilities
Mark Finucane , Health Services Director , advised of
discussions with administrative and mental health staff on a pilot
program under consideration for mental health patients in need of
services provided by "L" patch facilities . He referred to the cost
of hospitalization for treating mental health patients and expressed
his belief that the pilot program would have some cost saving advan-
tages to the County. Mr . Finucane referred to proposed legislation
that would provide funding for certain mental health programs and
advised of his intent to request authorization to implement the
pilot program in Contra Costa County if funds become available .
Stanley Hutter , Ph . D . , spoke on the need to identify men-
tal health clients who are at risk, who have no place to live , and
who would qualify for placement in an "L" patch facility . He
I expressed his support for the proposed pilot program and the need
for funds to implement it .
IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that the aforesaid comments
are ACCEPTED.
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ATTESTED: :
PHIL BATCHELOR, Cleric of the Board
cc: Health Services Director 04 Supervisors and County Administrator
County Administrator
By Q"� �� , Deputy