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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-21-2023 Health & Human Services Minutes MEETING MINUTES HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES BOARD June 21, 2023 5:00 PM St. Croix County Government Center -Room 1284 Government Center -1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair Greg Tellijohn called this June 21, 2023 meeting of the Health and Human Services Board to order at approximately 5:00 PM. ROLL CALL Attendee NameOrganizationTitleStatusArrived Faisal AnwarSt.Croix CountyBoard Member -DoctorPresent Julie SmithSt. Croix CountyBoard Member -CommunityPresent Lisa LindSt. Croix CountySupervisorPresent Shawn AndersonSt. Croix CountyVice-ChairPresent Cathy LeafSt. Croix CountySupervisorPresent Dave OstnessSt. Croix CountySupervisorPresent Greg TellijohnSt. Croix CountyChairPresent Mike BarcalowSt. Croix CountySupervisorExcused Deb LindemannSt. Croix CountyBoard Member -NursePresent Others in Attendance:HHS Deputy Director Shar Lopez, Fiscal Manager Fay Strenke, Finance Director Chuck Myers, Public Information Officer Adam Kastonek, Public Health Administrator Kelli Engen, Economic Support Administrator Ronda Brown, ADRC Administrator Kristin Newton, WestCap Exec. Director Peter Kilde, Western Wisconsin Health CEO Eilidh Pederson, Exec. Dir.@ Family Resouce Center Jennifer Griggs, and several other community members APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Health & Human Services Board Regular Meeting April 19, 20235:00 PM Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair Tellijohn asked the Board if after the review of the minutes from the April 19, 2023 HHS Board meeting if any editing was needed. With nothing noted, the minutes were accepted as submitted. RESULT: ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT HHS Board Chair Tellijohn opened the meeting to Public Comment for items on or off the agenda. No Public Comment tonight. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Open Public Participation Process-Review Letters and Take Public Testimony Related to the 2024 Health and Human Services Budget Health and Human Services Board Chair Greg Tellijohn informed everyone that tonight's first agenda item is for the 2024 Open Public Participation Process, and the meeting is now open for input from the public related to the 2024 Health & Human Services Budget and Service Planning. Chair Tellijohn shared that there is 1 letter that has been submitted to be read into the record from Spring Valley School District and 2 people present tonight that would like to address the Board. Chair Tellijohn read the letter submitted from Spring Valley Schools Superintendent John Groh regarding the need for additional support in mental health resources for youth. Jennifer Griggs-Andress Executive Director for Family Resource Center addressed the Board regarding their services and their appreciation for the continued support and collaboration with St. Croix County Health and Human Services. Eilidh Pederson, CEO from Western WI Health addressed the Board sharing highlights from the partnership that they have with St. Croix County and how they are working collaboratively on assisting consumers who suffer from substance use disorders. They appreciate the coordinated efforts and funding support. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Presentation by WestCap Related to Housing HHS Board Chair Tellijohn introduced WestCap CEO Peter Kilde. Kilde provided a little history of WestCap and their structure. He then reviewed some of the programs they provide, and the consumers they serve. Kilde also informed of the affordable housing units they have developed and some of the challenges that they face in meeting the needs of the growing population. Kilde then introduced Erica Schoch, Homeless Intervention Program Manager with WestCap, who shared the various types of supportive housing they can provide and gave a brief review of how each works and the criteria to qualify. She shared that funding and lack of affordable housing continue to be a big issue. Discussion and questions followed. Kilde says one of the best things county officials and concerned citizens can do is reach out to our legislators and voice those concerns. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Public Health Updates on their 2023-2025 Public Health strategic plan and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Public Health Administrator Kelli Engen reviewed a power point with the Board highlighting some accomplishments from their collaborative work on the Community Health Needs Assessment and the 2023-2025 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). The CHIP priority areas for 2023-2025 are Mental Social and Emotional Wellness and Thriving and Livable Communities for all. Engen then shared some of SCC Public Health's ongoing work on their 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. Questions asked and discussion had. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Health and Human Services Monthly Financials Fiscal Manager Fay Strenke reviewed the HHS monthly financials with the Board. She highlighted some areas that the Board may be wondering about. In Behavioral Health an open position was moved to Adult Protection and there is an additional open position so this will reflect in their revenues but will be offset by not having staff salaries, also on the AODA/DOC program line this program has now been taken over by to Programs for Change so there won't be any further activity in that line. In comparing year to year the revenues look lower in BH and is mainly due to Winnebago payments. In Children Services there is a new line in revenues for Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS) for 3rd party purchased services, this is best split out for reconciliation. The yearly comparison in purchased services shows a large increase due to a variety of additional needs for placements. The Health Care Campus is in the positive with additional settlement dollars coming in soon. RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. Consideration of Capital Improvement Projects for HHS and HCC SCC Finance Director Chuck Myers reviewed the Capital Improvement Projects planned for Health & Humans Services (HHS) and the Health Care Campus (HCC) in the next few years. These items will be brought before the Committee of the Whole next month. RESULT: DISCUSSED 6. Updates from Health and Human Services HHS Deputy Director Shar Lopez provided some updates on HHS Division work and the collaborative efforts that HHS staff are involved with. Some areas she highlighted are: nd 2 Annual Mental Health Symposium Focusing on Addiction: Approximately 70 th people attended the symposium held at Northwood Technical College on May 17. The River Channel recorded the event, which is available on the St. Croix County web site. Anecdotal reactions to the event have been positive. Public Health will be working to develop an ongoing public health campaign to further educate the public on addiction and help to change public perception of addiction disorders, reduce stigma, and normalize addiction and mental health conditions as part of our health and the healthcare system. There was lots of positive feedack from this. Withdrawal Management Project/Western Wisconsin Health (ARPA funded): St. Croix County HHS has partnered with Western Wisconsin Health Hospital to initiate an outpatient withdrawal management service. This project seeks to better engage, assess, and treat persons presenting to the hospital with severe addiction/acute withdrawal needs. Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) options will be available to participants along with other drug use monitoring at weekly, physician-led clinics held at Western Wisconsin Health, with HHS Behavioral Health staff providing additional support (certified peer specialists & addiction professionals). - MAT grant: fund Medication-Assisted Treatment options for inmates transitioning from jail to our communities. Elle Klasen from our Public Health to submit this grant proposal for possible funding later this summer. This grant would support medication and personnel costs related to the provision of Vivitrol and Naltrexone (medications that help to reduce craving and euphoric effects from opioids and alcohol), and coordination to assist participants in further recovery efforts. Substance Use and Mental Health Supplemental Block Grant Funding: Our HHS Behavioral Health Division has proposed using block grant funds to support the implementation of mental health and substance use prevention efforts in St. Croix County schools. Kognito, a web-based learning platform will be available the 2023-24 school year for Baldwin, Somerset, New Richmond, and Hudson school districts and will be facilitated by those school mental health navigators. Additional funding has been secured to also include Glenwood City and St. Croix Central in coming years. Chief Justice Zeigler of the Wisconsin Supreme Court initiated this state-wide conference in Madison as a follow-up to the regional state summit held in Vermont last year. Representatives from St. Croix County included: Judge Waterman, Phil Galli, Sheriff Knudson, Chief Young, Shar Lopez, Bob Rohret and Jolene Gustafson (Western Wisconsin Health Emergency Department Manager). The conference focused on systems change that better addresses the behavioral health needs of persons with criminal justice involvement. The CJCC Behavioral Health Sub-Committee will be using some of the information from this summit and the regional summit in Vermont to draft a white paper outlining the scope of the problem in St. Croix County along with policy recommendations for systems improvement. Also, funding was secured to support a 10- person multidisciplinary team to attend the Law and Mental Health Conference - Mobile Crisis, Alternatives to Police. The conference will focus on diversion and deflection programs to assist clients in crisis to the best interventions. The team includes law enforcement, corporation counsel, behavioral health, administration, and justice services staff. Health and Human Services Strategic Plan Using the St. Croix County Strategic Plan as a foundation, HHS leadership participated in a series of strategic planning sessions facilitated by the University of Wisconsin Extension Office. A series of 3- three hour sessions resulted in the development of a new vision statement and specific goals outlined under each of the 5 identified areas of strategic directives. Input was gathered from HHS staff, Board members, and the County Administrator and discussed/reviewed at the scheduled sessions. The final version of our plan will be presented to the HHS Board at the July meeting. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair Tellijohn asked the Board Members for any requests for future agenda items. Board Members are encouraged to contact HHS Director Rohret or HHS Board Chair Tellijohn if items arise. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE HHS Board Chair Tellijohn asked the Board if there are any announcements tonight. No announcements tonight. ADJOURN HHS Board Chair Tellijohn called this June 21, 2023 Health and Human Services Board meeting adjourned at approximately 6:25 PM. DATE OF NEXT MEETING July 19, 2023 @ 5:00 PM in the Government Center Boardroom, Hudson