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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-27-2023 Behavior Health Subcommittee Minutes MEETING MINUTES CJCC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE March 27, 2023 10:30 AM St. Croix County Services Center -Room 172 1752 Dorset Lane, New Richmond, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER Chair Rohret called the March 27, 2023, meeting of the Community Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC) Behavioral Health Subcommittee to order at approximately 10:32 AM. ROLL CALL Attendee OrganizationTitleStatusArrived Name Dave OstnessSt. Croix HHS Board ChairPresent County Mark RichertSt. Croix N. Hudson Police ChiefPresent County Peter St. Croix Director Clinical Counseling, Excused VanDusartzCountyHudson Hospital Gordon YoungSt. Croix River Falls Police ChiefPresent County Kelli EngenSt. Croix Public Health AdministratorExcused County Selena St. Croix Health & Wellbeing Educator, Excused FreimarkCountyUW Extension Amy WalshSt. Croix Emergency Physician, Remote10:40 CountyWestfield's HospitalAM Sharlene St. Croix Administrator, Behavioral Present LopezCountyHealth Travis SatoriusSt. Croix Attorney Manager, State Public Excused CountyDefense Kait Breuer St. Croix Treatment Court Coordinator Remote County Eilidh St. Croix CEO Western WI Health Present Pederson County Brandie Hart St. Croix SCCSO Lt. Special Services Present County Bob Rohret St. Croix Director, HHS, Chair Present County Others in Attendance: Director of Justice Support Services Phillip Galli, BH Supervisor Natalie Radich, BH Supervisor Kate Robinson, PH Supervisor Laurie Diaby Gassama for Kelli Engen, Case Manager Laurie Rosas, and HHS Area Administrator Donavan Schumacher APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. CJCC Behavioral Health Subcommittee Regular Meeting January 23, 2023 10:30 AM Chair Rohret asked if after review of the minutes from the CJCC Behavioral Health Subcommittee Jan. 23, 2023 if any editing was needed. With no changes requested the minutes were accepted as submitted. RESULT: ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT Chair Rohret opened the meeting to Public Comment. No Public Comment today. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Updates on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funded Positions and Current Data Health and Human Services (HHS) Deputy Director Shar Lopez provided some updates on work being done by some of the staff that are funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), as they have had one full year of services. Lopez shared some data highlighting the number of clients that have received services from the Community Case Managers (2FTE), and that connection to SCC Behavioral Health services and housing resources has been the most requested service they have provided. These workers have been very diligent and resourceful in finding services to meet consumers needs and will be used as part of the Withdrawal Management program to provide resource and referral. They also assist in adult protection cases and clients with mental health concerns that don't rise to the level of an emergency. Additional data was shared regarding the Early Intervention provided by a Case Manager (1FTE) at the Government Center in Hudson. Next Lopez highlighted data on the Law Enforcement Co-Responders (2 FTE). New Richmond PD and SCC Sheriff's Department continue to be the highest users of these staff. The majority of these calls (60%) result in the making of a community safety plan with the consumer, though a few result in emergency detention, voluntary hospitalizations or jail. Questions and discussion followed. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Role of Peer Responders - A Story From the Field Western Wisconsin Health CEO, Eilidh Peterson shared some details of a response to a call for a welfare check in the community. Unfortunately, the consumers behaviors escalated and resulted in a criminal complaint filed against them, which then resulted in it becoming public knowledge and making a local newspaper. There was a good outcome for this consumer, but Pederson shared her concerns on the additional stigma this places on this consumer, but also the stigma for others who may potentially need law enforcement's help in their own mental health crisis. We want consumers to feel safe to report mental health concerns and lessen the perception of criminality. Pederson then posed the question if whether law enforcement is required to respond if a Peer or Co-Responder goes out on the call? The answer is yes, but the hope is that with the support of a co-responder, behavior wouldn't escalate resulting in some type of criminal action. Discussion and feedback about lessons learned was had. It seems there needs to be better communication regarding the co-responder program and their availability, law enforcement needs to be kept informed and possibly more education or training provided about the behavioral health co-responders. Rohret shared that as we work to develop the co-responder model we need to look at funding additional responders and sustainability. He informed that there is work being done to transform the court system to allow for systems change in responding to consumers with mental health concerns, and also the workgroup developed by this subcommittee will be working on a white paper for policy recommendations for systems change, but will hold off until after receiving additional information from the Mental Health summit being held in April. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Update on Relevant Events & Topics within Health & Human Services HHS Director and CJCC Behavioral Health Subcommittee Chair Bob Rohret informed of a variety of upcoming events that HHS staff and other county representatives will be involved with, including the Chief Justice's Summit on April 21st, and the SCC Mental Health Symposium on May 17th. Rohret also informed that the upcoming Public Safety Referendum, if approved, would allow for increases in various public safety positions. This is on the ballot for next Tuesday, April 4th. Rohret then provided updates on the ambulatory withdrawal project with Western WI Health which is scheduled to begin in May of 2023 as well as updates on the Opioid Settlement dollars and the State Opioid Response (SOR) Grant funds and how they might be used. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Rohret asked for any future agenda items. Subcommittee Members are encouraged to contact Chair Rohret or Colleen Linder if any items come up prior to next meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE CJCC Behavioral Health Subcommittee Chair Bob Rohret asked if there were any announcements or correspondence to share today. Nothing brought forward by subcommittee members. ADJOURN CJCC Behavioral Health Subcommittee Chair Bob Rohret called this meeting adjourned at approximately 11:35 AM. DATE OF NEXT MEETING Monday May 22, 2023.