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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 12102002 - PR2 PR.2 THE BOARD OF SU.P'ERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNT', CALIFORNIA Date: December 10,2002 On this day the Beard accepted an oral presentation of the Annual Report of the Mental Health Commission. This report was presented by Karen Shuler, Executive Assistant, Contra Costa County Mental Health Commission. (AYES. I, III, IV, V, NOSES. NONE, ABSENT. II, ABSTAIN. NONE) CONTRA COSTA 1340 Arnold Drive, Suite 200 k y� MARTINEZ,CALIFORNIA MENTAL HEALTH 94553 COMMISSION 2. ph (925) 957-5149 Fax (925) 957-5156 CONTRA COSTA HEALTH SERVICES December 10,2002 Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors: Supervisor John Gioia,District 1 Supervisor Gayle Uillmma, District 2 Supervisor Donna Gerber, District 3 Supervisor MarkDeSaulnier,District 4 Supervisor Federal Glover,District 5 In accordance with the Board Advisory Body Procedures Resolution No, 2002/377,this Annual Report for the year 2002 is presented to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday,December 10,2002. Also included are the signed Certifications for the videotape viewing. Resp tfully submitted, KIn Shu er, Executive Assistant Contra Costa County Mental Health Commission The Mental Health Commission has a dual mission: First,to influence the County's Mental Health System to ensure the delivery of quality services which are effective,efficient,culturally relevant and responsive to the needs and desires of the clients it serves with dignity and respect;and, Second, to be the advocate with the Board of Supervisors, the Mental Health Division, and the community on behalf of all Contra Costa residents who are in need of mental health services. Name: Contra Costa County Mental Health Commission � Meeting TimeAL ovation: 4:30-5:30 p.m. 595 Center Ave., Ste. 200 Conference Room,Martinez, CA Chair: Bettye J. Randle Staff Person: Daren Shuler,Executive Assistant Reporting Period: January-December,2002 f. Activities • Expressed continued concern over the inability to site the Residential Treatment Facility(RTF) • Advocated for the establishment and hiring of the EPSDT funded positions to serve transitional age youth • Discussed how best to proceed to help reduce stigma • Focused on obtaining services/housing for the homeless mentally ill, seniors, and transitional age youth • Focused on obtaining additional services for transitional age youth • Planned what steps to take in order to get a separate children's psychiatric unit • Promoted getting the West County Community Center up and running • Filling Commission vacancies a major concern • Strong focus on proposed budget cuts to the mental health system, especially to the Children's System of Care • Participated in the California Association of Local Mental Health Boards and Commissions; Mental Health Coalition; and Anti-Stigma and Discrimination Task Force • Supportive of fund raiser activities for Mental Health Consumer Concerns and NAMI's Homeless Project • Anti-stigma fighting through the Speaker's Bureau • Advocated for more dual diagnosis training in mental health facilities and substance abuse programs • Advocated for a mobile crisis team II. Accomplishments • Took an official stand on the importance in the recovery process of allowing and encouraging the visitation of family and friends to jail and psychiatric hospital facilities • Sponsored a toy drive for kids receiving treatment at County mental health facilities • Supported a new position of Vocational Analyst in Vocational Services • Drafted a letter to Universal Studios commending them for their movie, "A Beautiful Mind" • Supported AB 1422 which would establish a California Mental Health Advocacy Commission • Adopted a resolution opposing the Governor's proposed budget cuts to mental health services • Opposed proposed cuts in EPSDT funding • Supported proposed changes in 51 SO Form • Assisted in securing the consumer-run Community Center for West County • Participated in rational Depression Screening Day • Held a Public Hearing on the proposed State budget cuts to the Children's System of Care, attended by over 100 parents, children, and representatives of County departments and contract agencies • Distributed copies of the video about the value of the Children's System of Care to members of the legislature's Joint Budget Committee, other local and state officials, and members of the Governor's staff' • Completed an extensive revision and update of the Commission's Bylaws • In a collaborative effort with Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board, contributed to reports, resulted in grant writing for a dual diagnosis homeless programs and for more beds in West County and at Diablo Valley Ranch �j ` III. AttendancelRe�istra#ion A quorum was achieved at nine of the eleven scheduled meetings of the Commission in 2002. • Bobbie Arnold, District 1 At-Large(Female African-American). Member of the Children's and Transitional Age &Adult Programs Review Committees. • Diane Greenwood,District 4 Family(Female Caucasian). Chair of the Transitional Age& Adult Programs Review Committee. Member of the Children's, Criminal Justice, Organizational Development, and Executive Committees. • Dave Kahler, District 4 At-Large (Male Caucasian). Chair of the Criminal Justice Committee. Member of the Transitional Age& Adult Programs Review and Executive Committees. • Kathi McLaughlin,District 2 Consumer(Female Caucasian). Chair of the Children's and Organizational Development Committees. Member of the Executive Committee. • Cynthia Miller,District 2 At-Large (Female Caucasian). Member of the Children's, Transitional Age &Adult Programs Review, and Organizational Development Committees. Representative to JSPAC. • Bettye J. Randle, District 1 Family(Female African-American). Chair of the Commission. Member of the Older Adults,Executive, and Organizational Development Committees. Commission representative to the Mental Health Coalition, California Association of Local Mental Health Boards and Commissions, and the Stigma Public Awareness Committee. • William Shryer,District 3 At-Large (Male Caucasian). Member of the Children's Committee. • Scott Singley, District 3 Family(Male Caucasian). Member of the Transitional Age &Adult Programs Review Committee. • Sterling Stevenson, District 5 Family(Male African-American). Vice-Chair of the Commission. Member of the Children's, Executive Committee, and Transitional Age &Adult Programs Review Committees. • Robert Torres, District 2 Family(Male Hispanic). Member of the Transitional Age and Adult Programs Review, and Criminal Justice Committees. • Vacancies (as of 12/1/02): District 1 Consumer;District 2 Consumer; District 3 Consumer,District 5 At-Large Member;District 5 Consumer. (Two applications are pending.) • Board of Supervisors Representatives to the Mental Health Commission. Supervisor Donna Gerber; Supervisor Mark DeSaulnier(Alternate) IV. Traininz Certif3ication A follow-up to the 2001 Annual Retreat was facilitated by Dr. Ed Diksa, Director of Training for the California Institute of Mental Health(CIMH). Suggestions for accomplishing the goals of Commission focus items were discussed. Protocol issues that would allow for smoother-running and more organized efforts were also discussed. Viewed the videotapes"The Brown Act and Better Government Ordinance-What You Need to Know as a Commission, Board,or Committee Member"and"Ethics Orientation for County Officials." V. Proposed'Work Plan/Objectives for Next Year • Continue advocating for a Residential Treatment Facility in Contra Costa County • Presenting awards for Mental Health Achievement • Gathering data for advocacy for Children's Psychiatric Unit at CCRMC • Advocating for a mental health court in Contra Costa County • Implementation of a Crisis Intervention.Team • Seek program for transitional housing for homeless mentally ill seniors following confinement • Press for implementation of 5150 proposed changes and AB2881 • Continue advocacy for additional services for transitional age youth • Continued advocacy for community education and stigma reduction 2 4 Certification (Member of County Advisory Body) By signing below, I certify that on — /- Ca, I watched the entire video training tape: "The Brown Act and Better Government Ordinance-What You Need to Know as a Commission, Board, or Committee Member." By signing below, I certify that on jV-- J/-- 0, , I watched the entire video training tape. "Ethics Orientation for County Officials." (Name of M Advisory Body) (Date) Return this Certification to the chair or staff of your advisory body. Your Certification that you have completed these training activities will be included in your advisory body's annual report to the Board of Supervisors. The chair or staff to your advisory body must keep all certifications on file. H:WANWOUn a t mod Certification (Member of County Advisory Body) By signing below,I certify that on I0 I watched the entire video training tape: "The Brown Act and Better Government Chd' ice- You Need to Know as a Commission,Board,or Committee Member." By signing below, I certify that on /L/)//, Q�- I watched the entire video training tape: "Ethics Orientatio for County Officials.' LAMA (Name of Mem r f Advisory Body) (Date Return this Certification to the chair or staffof your advisory body. Your Certification that you have completed these training activities will be included in your advisory body's annual report to.the.hoard of Supervisors. The chair or staff'to your advisory body must keep all certificaions on file. H.i OUCrtnIgcen.%pd Certification (Member of County {A�d_visory�r Body) "�'Atly1 \ /I1 '{� s,- k4,C,+L-0x'"1 By signing below, I certify that on ,I watched Y"LLythe entire video training tape: "The Brawn Act and Better Government Ordinance-What You Need to Know as a Commission,Board,or Committee Member." By signing below, I ce that on AL"1z--, I watched the entire video training tape: "Ethics Orientatio for Officials." G - r (Name of Member of Advisory Body) (Date) Return this Certification to the chair or staff of your advisory body. Your Certification that you have completed these training activities will be included in your advisory body's annual report to the Board of Supervisors. The chair or staff to your advisory body must keep all certifications on file. JY:iBJWAC7VrngcerY.vyad Certification (Member of County Advisory Body) r-<lrL, By signing below, I certify that on , I watched the entire video training tape: "The Brown Act and Better Government Ordinance-What You Need to Know as a Commission,Board,or Committee Member." e`eG . By signing below, I certify that on /, r ,I the entire video training Ztape: "Ethics Orientation for County Official!& { e o ernbeytif Advisory Body} (nate' Return this Certification to the chair or staff of your advisory body. Your Certification that you have completed these training activities will be included in your advisory body's annual report to the Board of Supervisors. The chair or staff'to your advisory body must keep all certifications on file. H:16RNAC7V rngo�rt.rpd Certification (Member of County Advisory Body) By signing below,I certify that on .-t I watched the entire video training tape: "The Brown Act and Better Government Ordinance-'What You Need to Know as a Commission,Board,or Committee Member." By signing below,I certify that on -t.16_' _ _ ,I watched the entire video training tape: "Ethics Orientation for County Officials" Name of Member of Advisory Body) (Date) Return this Certification to the chair or staffof your advisory body. Your Certification that you have completed these training activities will be included in your advisory body's annual report to the Board of Supervisors. The chair or staff ff to your advisory body must keep all certifications on file. H.W. Cr WWI twpd -9 Certification (Member of County Advisory Body) By signing below, I certify that on I watched the entire video training tape: "'The Brown Act and Better Government ante-What You Deed to Know as a Commission,Board,or Committee Member." By signing below, I certify that on f `l�71, I watched the entire video training tav�: "Ethics Orientation for County Officials." "2 (Larne V Me er of Advisory Body) (Dat Return this Certification to the chair or staff of your advisory body. Your Certification that you have completed these training activities will be included in your advisory body's annual report to the Board of Supervisors. The chair or staff to your advisory body must keep all certifications on file. HA8MACnf SC9ft Pf Certification (Member of County Advisory Body) By signing below, I certify that on //- /Y//,",;Z I watched the entire video training tape: "'The Brown Act and Better Governmen +03rd` encs-What You Need to Kw noa Commission, Board,or Committee Member." By signing below, I certify that on ,I watched the entire video training tape: "E ics Ori on for County Officials." 400M A (Name of M bei of Adv ory Body} (Date Return this Certification to the chair or staff of your advisory body. Your Certification that you have completed these training activities will be included in your advisory body's annual report to the Board of Supervisors. The chair or staff to your advisory body roust keep all certifications on file. H.9BJRNAc7ld�cax�d Cerffication (Member of County Advisory Body) By signing below,I certify that on /11/6 o Z P I watched the entire video training tape: "The Brown Act and Better Government finance-What You Need to Know as a Commission,Board,or Committee Member." By signing below, I certify that onI;Z3/0'L-_ I watched the entire video training tape: "Ethics Orientation for County Officials.4' t� t ///.Z3/0.2- (Name of Member of dvfis Body) {Date Return this Certification to the chair or staff of your advisory body. Your Certification that you have completed these training activities will be included in your advisory body's annual report to the Board of Supervisors. The chair or staff to your advisory body must keep all certifications on file. fl:lVMAC rt.wppd 1-3 Certification (Member of County Advisory Body) By signing below, I certify that on 111Z-01I watched the entire video training tape: "The Brown Act and Better Government Ordinance-What You Need to Know as a Commission,Board, or Committee Member." / By signing below I certify that on t// I watched the entire video training =Orientati County Officials." !t a?.l� (Name of mber of Advisory Body) {Dat Return this Certification to the chair or staff of your advisory body. Your Certification that you have completed these training activities will be included in your advisory body's annual report to the Board of Supervisors. The chair or staff to your advisory body must keep all certifications on file. H:181WAc71n�aar.Kpd Certification (Member of County Advisory Body) By signing below,I certify that on I watched the entire video training tape: "The Brown Act and Better Governmed Ordinance-What You Need to Know as a Commission,Board,or Committee Member." By signing below, I certify that onj/ '� c' �---,I watched the entire video training ZtaPe: `4E Ociefor County Official " ( meoMember of Advisory Body) (Date) Return this Certification to the chair or staffof your advisory body. Your Certification that you have completed these training activities will be included in your advisory body's annual report to the Board of Supervisors. The chair or staff to your advisory bodv must keep all certifications onfle. ,rrraRx.,ccnr.�a