NEWS
From the County of San Bernardino
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 6, 2013
For more information, contact
Susanne Kulesa, Program Manager I
Department of Behavioral Health
909-252-4068
You are invited by the Department of Behavioral Health to attend a Mental Health
Services Act (MHSA) Innovation Community Planning Meeting.
WHO:
Community members, advocates, consumers, family members, caregivers, service
providers, community and county partners within in the County of San Bernardino
who are interested in the providing input on the public mental health service
delivery system, learning about the Innovation Component of the MHSA and
participating in an Innovation Community Planning Meeting.
WHAT:
A series of public meetings planned that will take place throughout the county to
promote community conversation and participation regarding current MHSA
Innovation funded projects and discuss community needs for potential future
MHSA Innovation funded projects.
Innovation funded projects are novel, creative, ingenious behavioral health
approaches that are expected to contribute to learning.
The MHSA (Prop 63) was passed by California voters in November 2004 to expand
mental health services for children and adults. The Act is funded by a 1% tax
surcharge on personal income over $1 million per year.
WHY:
The focus for these interactive meetings will be to report to the community on the
six current Innovation funded projects, including sharing what has been learned to
date. Community participation is highly needed to obtain feedback on project
elements that are valued for potential continuation. In addition, learning
opportunities that remain unaddressed will be discussed and may influence
decisions for future Innovation funding.
County of San Bernardino Department of Behavioral Health
Mental Health Services Act Innovation (INN) Plan
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