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CONTRA COSTA
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FROM: Herbert B. Putnam, Chair yR_ A"
Mental Health Commission
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DATE: October 28, 1997
SUBJECT: 1996-97 Annual Report from the Mental Health Commission
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
Recommendation:
ACCEPT the 1996-97 Annual Report from the Mental Health Commission.
Background:
The California Welfare&Institutions Code Section 5604.2 requires the Mental Health Commission
to submit an annual report to the government body on the needs and performances of the County's
mental health system.
Fiscal Impact:
None.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: yes SIGNATUREc
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON October 28, 1997 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED x OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
R I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
AYES: NOES: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Contact Person: Sherry Bradley 313-6409 ATTESTED October 28, 1997
CC: Health Services Director PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
Mental Health Director SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Mental Health Commission
BY: 7 v DEPUTY
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION
ANNUAL REPORT
FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1996-1997
Contra Costa County
Mental Health Commission
595 Center Avenue, Suite 200
Martinez, CA 94553
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The welfare and Institutions Code requires that each county have a Mental Health Board
or Commission. The Contra Costa County Mental Health Commission consists of
sixteen members who are appointed by the Board of Supervisors. One member, by State
law, is a member of the Board of Supervisors. There are also requirements for consumer,
family and multi-cultural representation.
The Commission's responsibilities are specified in Welfare and Institutions Code 5604.
The Commission's duties include the following:
• Review and evaluate the community's mental health needs, services, facilities and
special problems.
• Review any county agreements entered into-pursuant to Section 5650.
• Advise the governing body and the local mental health director as to any aspect of
the local mental health program.
• Review the procedures used to ensure citizen and professional involvement at all
stages of the planning process.
• Submit an annual report to the governing body.
• Review and make recommendations on applicants for the appointment of a local
director of mental health services. The board/commission shall be included in the
selection process prior to the vote of the governing body.
• Review and comment on the county's performance outcome data to the State Mental
Health Planning Council.
• The board/commission shall assess the impact of the realignment of services from
the state to the county, on services delivered to consumers and the impact of
realignment on the local community.
The Commission has established special committees, liaisons and advocates to assure that
all of the State mandates are fulfilled.. This report is being submitted to the Board of
Supervisors in fulfillment of one of the mandates. The activities of the Commission and
the Commission's organizational structure to meet these requirements are detailed in this
report. The Commission will continue to work in indispensable partnership with the
Department of Health Services/Division of Mental Health,the Board of Supervisors and
community groups,to strengthen mental.health services critical to Contra Costa County.
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MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION APPOINTMENT PROCESS:
The Board of Supervisors makes all appointments,by State law,to the Mental Health
Commission. The Welfare and Institutions Code has membership requirements relating
to consumers, family members and ethnic representation. At the time of any vacancy,the
Commission makes known to the Board of Supervisors the need for appropriate
representation. Interested persons are encouraged to contact their representative on the
Board of Supervisors directly.
MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION, OFFICERS, COMMITTEES, AND LIAISONS:
Mental Health Commission members are appointed for three year terms;terms are
staggered to expire June 30 of each year. Commission Officers and Executive
Committee members are elected annually at the June meeting,taking office in July.
Membership on the Commission is unique—the Welfare and Institutions Code requires at
least 50% of the membership be-comprised of consumers of mental health services and
family members of consumers. The balance may be comprised of interested citizens.
Currently,the Commission is comprised of 5 family members, 4 consumers, and 5
interested citizens. There is one vacancy at the present time.
The Commission meets 11 times a year, and each of the standing committees meets
monthly.
Mental Health Commission— 1996-91:
District One: Joan Bartulovich
Taalia Hasan
Michele Jackson
District Two: Marie Goodman
Cynthia Miller
Vacancy
District Three: Ralph Hoffmann
Wayne Simpson
Vera Abate
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District Four: Herb Putnam
Joan Sorisio
Marika Urso (through August 1996)
Beth Lindberg(from April 1997)
District Five: Maria Puente (through April 1996)
Lynn Gurko (from May 1997)
Marlous Hicks
Linda Trowsdale
Supervisor Representative: Jeff Smith(through January 1997)
Gayle B. Uilkema(since January 1997)
Officers/Executive Committee 1996-97:
Chair: Ralph Hoffmann
Vice Chair: Herb Putnam
Chair, Children's Committee: Linda Trowsdale
Chair,Adult Committee: Vera Abate/Herb Putnam
Chair, Speaker's Bureau: Herb Putnam
Adult Program Review Committee 1996-97:
Chair: Vera Abate/Herb Putnam
Joan Bartulovich
Joan Sorisio
Wayne Simpson
Children's Committee 1996-97:
Chair: Linda Trowsdale
Marlous Hicks
Speaker's Bureau 1996-97:
Chair: Herb Putnam
Organizational Development Committee 1996-97:
Chair: Marie Goodman
Ralph Hoffmann
Cynthia Miller
Joan Sorisio
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Performance Outcome Committee 1996-97:
Chair: Herb Putnam
Commission Liaisons to Other County Committees, Commissions and Task Forces:
Mental Health Planning Council Wayne Simpson
Napa State Hospital Wayne Simpson
Consumer Policy&Planning Committee Linda Trowsdale
Herb Putnam
State Department of Mental Health,
SNF/STP Advisory Committee Wayne Simpson
Substance Abuse Advisory Board Suzanne Strisower
DIRECTOR'S REPORT to the MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION
Donna M. Wigand, LCSW, Mental Health Director, attends the monthly Mental Health
Commission meetings. Ms. Wigand provides the Commission with detailed monthly
reports of mental health services activities of Division-operated and contract community
services. This report keeps everyone informed about the tremendous number and type of
services provided by the Division throughout East, Central and West Contra Costa
County.
LOCATION of COMMISSION MEETINGS
The Mental Health Commission meets on the fourth Thursday of each month, at 4:30
p.m. in Conference Room B of the Mental Health Administration offices located at 595
Center Avenue, Suite 200, Martinez. The Commission met on the following dates:
June 27, 1996
July 25, 1996
September 26,.1996
October 24, 1996
November 21, 1996
December 19, 1996
January 23, 1997
February 27, 1997
March 8, 1997 -Retreat
March 27, 1997
May 22, 1997
June 26, 1997
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The Mental Health Commission has a specific advisory responsibility. Under 5604.2 of
the Welfare and Institutions Code,these responsibilities include:
Review any county agreements entered into pursuant to Section 5650. Section
5650 refers to the annual county mental health services performance contract with
the State Department of Mental Health.
Review and approve the procedures used to ensure citizen and professional
involvement at all stages of the planning process.
Review and evaluate the communities' needs, services, facilities, and special
problems.
Advise the governing body and the local mental health director as to any aspect of
the local mental health program.
Review and make recommendations on applicants for the appointment of a local
director of mental health services. The board shall be included in the selection
process prior to the vote of the governing body.
Review and comment on the county's performance outcome data and
communicate its findings to the State Mental Health Planning Council
The board shall assess the impact of the realignment of services from the state to
the county, on services delivered to consumers and the impact of realignment on
the local community.
The Board of Supervisors,under Welfare and Institutions Code 5604.2, is also permitted
to transfer additional duties or authority to the Mental Health Commission.
Some of the major areas the Commission focused on during this time period are
summarized on the following pages.
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PLANNING:
Review of Planning Documents:
The Commission has fulfilled its mandate to review various county agreements.. It also
supports the Department in applying for grants. The following formal Commission
reviews occurred during this reporting period:
Date: Action:
September 26, 1996 PATH Grant Renewal Application,FY
1996-97—Reviewed and Approved
October 24, 1996 SAMSHA Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration Block
Grant Renewal Application for State
Fiscal Year 1996-97—Approved and
Recommended for Funding
June 26, 1997 Mental Health Services State
Performance Contract#96-76197,
between Contra Costa County and the
State of California for Fiscal Year 1996-
97—Reviewed and Approved
July 14, 1997 Consolidated Managed Care Phase H
Plan—Reviewed and Recommended
CHILDREN and YOUTH
The Children's Committee continued to distribute the Children's Status Report to
interested parties. The committee also worked on developing resource lists for schools
and parents to utilize when they are having difficulties with children. The Medi-Cal
Managed Care/Consolidation public planning process was facilitated through meetings of
the Children's Committee. Members of the public, contract providers, consumers and
family members were provided the opportunity to contribute input to the planning of the
Medi-Cal managed care consolidation within the County.
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ADULT/OLDER ADULTS
The Adult Program Review Committee participated in the Medi-Cal Managed
Care/Consolidation public planning process. This process afforded members of the
community, consumers, family members, and contract providers the opportunity to
provide input into the planning process for Medi-Cal Managed Care Consolidation of
non-hospital mental health services.
The Adult Committee also continues its focus.on the need for affordable housing with
appropriate supports for mentally disabled residents of the County;this will.continue to
remain a very high priority for the committee. The Committee continues to look to the
Board of Supervisors.for assistance with continued examination of the ways to create
affordable housing with appropriate support services not only for the homeless mentally
disabled, but for those in sub-standard rooming houses or for those living with their
parents.
MANAGED CARE:
The Mental Health Commission formed a Managed Care Committee on September 26,
1996, with Taalia Hasan as Chair. Other Commission participants were: Herb Putnam,
Marlous Hick, Joan Bartulovich, and Joan Sorisio. The Mental Health Commission-
Managed
ommissionManaged Care Committee was formulated for the purpose of working with Mental Health
Division staff in order to participate in the implementation of managed care.
The Mental Health Commission committee structure was used as the vehicle for public
input for managed care planning. Through this structure, members of the public were
provided an opportunity to contribute input to the planning process for Medi-Cal
Managed Care consolidation of non-hospital mental health services.
The public hearings were held as follows:
• Adult Program Review Committee:
• February 27, 1997
• March 14, 1997
• March 27, 1997
• April 9, 1997
• April 22, 1997
• Children's Committee:
• February 8, 1997
• March 13, 1997
• March 27, 1997
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• April 10, 1997 -
• April 17, 1997
• May 1, 1997
WORK WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS/AGENCIES:
The Mental Health Commission works alongside and cooperatively with a number of
organizations in the community. The Mental Health Commission has co-sponsored
mental health educational conferences, mental health awareness events, awards events,
etc. Those organizations include:
• Contra Costa County Mental Health Coalition -
• Contra Costa County Network of Mental Health Clients
• Mental Health Consumer Concerns -
• Contra Costa County Alliance for the Mentally Ill(AMI)
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Education for Commission Members:
The Commission participated in a Training Session on March 8, 1997, utilizing the
services of Ed Diksa, Sc.D.,the Director of Training for the California Institute for
Mental Health. The training provided a full day planning retreat for Commission
members. The subjects covered in the daylong training included:
• Identification of Gaps in Interest Areas/Brainstorming Recruitment Options
• Values, Staff Indicators, Client Feedback
• Review/Discussion of Basic Duties
• Brainstorming Activities for the Year
• Set Priorities/Goals for the Year
• Development of Structure and Process to Achieve Goals
Several of the Commission members have attended educational conferences throughout
the year, for the purpose of bringing information back to Commission members to keep
them abreast of Children's Issues, Housing, etc. Commission members attended the
following conferences:
• Housing Conference 1997—From Myths to Realities: The Real Facts about
Public/Private Housing in the Community—April 9-10, 1997
• Fair Housing Workshop, January 21, 1997
• Mental Health Managed Care, Asilomar Conference
• Research Conference—It Takes A Community to Raise a Troubled Child! -
Networking, Family Mentoring,Respite—Portland, Oregon
Outreach to Educate the Community—The Mental Health Commission Speaker's
Bureau:
Speaker's Bureau has been very active during this fiscal year. The Speaker's Bureau of
the Mental Health Commission provides an excellent presentation full of information
about persons with mental disabilities with emphasis upon erasing stigma, and also for
improving housing opportunities. The Speaker's Bureau provides the organization with a
team for speaking engagements—the teams consist of a mental health client, a family
member, and a mental health service provider. The Team uses a variable format that is
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adjusted to suit the need of the organization. The Team brings with them the video titled
" The Way It Is: Mental Health Consumers Speak Out",which was written and produced
by Contra Costa County's Mental Health Commission. After the video presentation,the
Team makes an approximately 30 minute presentation, with a question and answer period
following.
The following organizations, agencies, etc.,have received presentations by a Speaker's
Bureau Team, for a total of nearly 400 people having been contacted through this
outreach thus far:
• Merrithew Memorial Hospital(I and J Ward Staff)
• High Noon Club of Concord
• Rosebridge Graduate Students
• Mt. Diablo Medical Pavilion Staff
• Los Medanos College Health Science Classes
• Walnut Creek Hospital
• Nierika House
• Phoenix Programs Staff
• Crisis,& Suicide Intervention
• O.F.F.I.C.E. Training Class(Office for Family Involvement and Client
Empowerment)
• United Methodist Church, Walnut Creek
• Phoenix Day Center Self-Help Group
• Kaiser Walnut Creek Psychiatric Outpatient Staff
• Concord Mental Health Clinic
• Pleasant Hill Exchange Club
The Speaker's Bureau has targeted specific agencies in Contra Costa County for
presentations during the next fiscal year. Those agencies include:
• Police Departments
• Other Hospitals:
• First HospitaINallejo
• Crisis UnivRichmond
• Delta Memorial Hospital ER
• John Muir Medical Center ER
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Brookside Hospital ER
• Lines/Services
• Paramedic/Ambulance Companies
• Schools & Colleges:
• Graduate Schools
• Junior College
• High School
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Educating the Community:
Along with Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Contra Costa and the Mental Health Division,
the Mental Health Commission co-sponsored a seminar on October 4, 1996,titled
"Surviving and Thriving Despite Serious Mental Illness" . The seminar was aimed at
professionals, family members, and clients. Dr. Christopher S. Amenson was the guest
speaker. Topics covered included:
• Involving Relatives in Treatment
• The Effects of Drugs and Alcohol on Mental Illness
• Getting Your Relative into Treatment
• What to do in a Crisis
Development of Mental Health Awareness:
On May 6, 1997,the Mental Health Commission received from the Board of Supervisors
the Proclamation declaring May as"Mental Health Month". The Commission was
pleased to provide the Board of Supervisors the video titled"May is Mental Health
Month". Other awareness activities during May included regular showings of the video
"The Way It Is: Mental Health Clients Speak Out",which was telecast on Contra Costa
TV (C.C.T.V.).
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The Primary GOALS FOR 1997-98,which were decided upon at the Mental Health
Commission Retreat on March 8, 1997, are:
• Focus on Managed Care Planning
• Housing—Top Priority
• Expanded Speaker's Bureau Activity
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