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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-25-2022 Behavioral Health Subcommittee Minutes MEETING MINUTES CJCC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE July 25, 2022 10:30 AM St. Croix County Services Center -Room 172 1752 Dorset Lane, New Richmond, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER Chair Rohret called the July 25, 2022 meeting of the Community Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC) Behavioral Health Subcommittee to order at approximately 10:35 AM. ROLL CALL Attendee OrganizationTitleStatusArrived Name Dave OstnessSt.Croix County Board SupervisorPresent County Mark RichertSt. Croix N. Hudson Police ChiefPresent County Peter St. Croix Director Clinical Counseling, Excused VanDusartzCountyHudson Hospital Kristin DepreySt. Croix AODA SupervisorPresent County Gordon St. Croix River Falls Police ChiefPresent YoungCounty Kelli EngenSt. Croix Public Health AdministratorExcused County Selena St. Croix Health & Wellbeing Educator, UW Excused FreimarkCountyExtension Amy WalshSt. Croix Emergency Physician, Westfield's Absent CountyHospital Sharlene St. Croix Administrator, Behavioral HealthPresent LopezCounty Travis St. Croix Attorney Manager, State Public Absent Satorius County Defense Kait Breuer St. Croix Treatment Court Coordinator Absent County Eilidh St. Croix Representing Medical Community Excused Pederson County from Western WI Hea Brandie Hart St. Croix SCCSO Lt. Special Services Present County Bob Rohret St. Croix Director, HHS, Chair Present County Others is Attendance: Charlie Forbush, CAO for Western WI Health, Paige Axley, with DOC, and interns from various programs APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. CJCC Behavioral Health Subcommittee Regular Meeting March 28, 2022 10:30 AM Chair Rohret asked if after review of the CJCC Behavioral Health Subcommittee March 28, 2022 minutes 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 for items on or off the agenda. No Public Comment today. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Wisconsin Steering Committee & Planning for Summit in Madison Chair Rohret and Chief Young shared information on the summit they attended in Vermont in May regarding improving court and community response to mental illness. There were several representatives from Wisconsin at this summit and they have now developed a steering committee to begin exploring change in Wisconsin through the development of strategies for diversionary services that help avoid emergency department use, court involvement, and/or jail. The Supreme Court Justice from WI wants to see change and is hosting a regional summit on Oct. 7th in Madison, so things are moving quickly. St. Croix County is already taking steps toward implementing early intervention efforts, utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, which will be discussed in later agenda items. Continued updates on this topic will be provided. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Overview of Wisconsin DHS Efforts to Enhance Crisis Services Chair Rohret shared that Wisconsin DHS is making efforts in enhancing crisis services systems, referred to as the "Crisis Now" model. Rohret reviewed some of the information provided in the agenda packet and how this new model could result in a much more comprehensive system to provide interventions and ongoing care to the consumer in a mental health or addiction crisis. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) also promotes a similar model called the Crisis Sequential Intercept Model. Both models are consistent with the HHS ARPA initiatives and the Community -Based Withdrawal Management proposal which will be discussed in the next agenda item. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Community-based Withdrawal Management Proposal Chair Rohret shared information about a DHS grant opportunity for up to 1 million dollars to design and operate a Community Based Withdrawal Management service to serve persons who are intoxicated and/or in withdrawal from any substance, and who may also have a co-occurring mental health need. Patients would then be referred to other community-based services for ongoing care. This would not be a locked facility, and if operated properly can be a calming and supportive environment for recovery. St. Croix County HHS will apply for this grant and has connected with Kai Shin Clinic in the metro area that is interested in having a presence in WI and would provide these services. In working with them to determine where these services could be provided, the Kitty Rhodes Memorial Memory Care facility, located on the Health Care Campus seemed to align well with the withdrawal management concept and facility need. Getting this facility approved for this purpose does have some hurdles as it will need to be licensed differently and the perception of this type of facility by the community could be looked upon unfavorably. Rohret summarized this proposal to the HHS Board last week and requested their support in moving this forward to the Administration Committee via a resolution. Rohret will work with local law enforcement, area hospitals, and other partners, then present information to the Administration Committee in an effort to address any concerns and questions they might have. He will share with them that the hope for this facility is that it will prevent people from going to jail, emergency rooms or other acute facilities resulting in a cost savings while providing enhanced care locally RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Update on American Rescue Plan Act Funded Positions and Preliminary Data Shar Lopez provided an update on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded initiatives as work is progressing . Lopez also shared some preliminary outcomes data from initiatives that have been implemented. These efforts continue to evolve, but appear promising for meeting the needs of those consumers who are underserved within our communities focusing on early intervention strategies to prevent crisis situations. Questions and discussion followed. Lopez will continue to provide updates. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Rohret asked if there are any requests for future agenda items. As always, if items arise, CJCC BH Subcommittee members are encouraged to reach out to Chair Rohret. * Have the ARPA funded Co-Responders be introduced at meeting * Ask for participation at meeting from Legislators to get their input or support. Possibly Representative Shannon Zimmerman and/or Senator Stafsholt ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Chair Rohret asked for any announcements. No announcements today. ADJOURN Chair Rohret called this July 25, 2022 meeting of the CJCC Behavioral Health Subcommittee adjourned at approximately 11:55. DATE OF NEXT MEETING September 26, 2022 @ 10:30 AM at the St. Croix County Services Center in New Richmond.