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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09 08 2020 Mental Health Minutes MEETING MINUTES MENTAL HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE COLLABORATING COUNCIL September 8, 2020 8:30 AM SCCSC Room 172 St. Croix County Services Center - Room 172 - 1752 Dorset Lane, New Richmond, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER This Sept. 8, 2020 meeting of the Community Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC) Mental Health Subcommittee was called to order by Chair Rohret at approximately 8:35 AM. ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Mike O'Keefe St. Croix County CJCC Coordinator Present Alison Page St. Croix County Medical Community Representative Present Mark Richert St. Croix County Police Chief Absent Peter VanDusartz St. Croix County Hudson Hospitals/Programs for Change Present Gordon Young St. Croix County Police Chief Present Cathy Borgschatz St. Croix County Chief Deputy Absent Bob Rohret St. Croix County Director Present Others present: Behavioral Health Co-Administrator Kathy Huston as temporary member until Behavioral Health Administrator position filled. VIA Phone: Chief Gordon Young Members went around the room and introduced themselves as this is the first meeting for new Health and Human Services Director Bob Rohret. APPROVAL OF MINUTES No minutes to approve today. PUBLIC COMMENT Chair Rohret opened the meeting to public comment. No public comment today. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Community Justice Collaborating Council Mental Health Subcommittee Membership The Community Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC) Mental Health Subcommittee reviewed the current status of membership and discussed any additional members or changes. The current members agreed to continue with the addition of the new Behavioral Health Administrator and the Jail Captain once these positions are filled. Chair Rohret and CJCC Coordinator Mike O'Keefe will be sure to include these new members once they are determined. This subcommittee is able to meet virtually if needed per the bylaws. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Community Justice Collaborating Council Mental Health Subcommittee Priorities Subcommittee members provided some history on the priorities that this subcommittee has been focused on to inform and orient HHS Director Bob Rohret. The need for Emergency Detention/Crisis beds and treatment in this region continues to be an issue and a priority of this subcommittee. Telehealth has provided some improved services, but are still transporting to Winnebago. Discussion was had on new things going on at the state level as well as how to best approach this issue. Chair Rohret shared how DHS was able to include changes in Minnesota Medicaid benefits based on evidence of a long- term cost savings for emergency services, which led to establishing new benefits and rates to incentivize providers. The subcommittee agrees it most often comes back to Medicaid reimbursement for providers and likely needs some backing from Department of Health Services as well as legislative backing. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Update on Mental Health Services during Covid-19 Response Behavioral Health Co-Administrator Kathy Huston updated the subcommittee on how mental health services are being provided during the St. Croix County Health and Human Services pandemic response. Huston informed the group that there was a short lapse in services while everyone adjusted to working remotely, but currently all outpatient Mental Health therapy clients as well as Substance Use clients are being seen either through some sort of technology or in person if necessary. The psychiatrist/psychologist are most often utilizing telehealth, but are meeting in person if there is a need. Medication monitoring continues for those clients needing this service. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Review of the Hub and Spoke Behavioral Health Home Pilot Chair Rohret provided a brief overview of the Hub and Spoke Behavioral Health Home pilot project through Department of Health Services (DHS). The focus of this pilot is to address the needs of specific target populations with severe substance use disorders and other co-occuring mental health/physical disorders, to better integrate and coordinate behavioral health care. Primary goal is to reduce emergency care needs and strengthen recovery supports. There will be 3 pilot sites approved within the state to serve as the "Hub" to provide case management, Peer Recovery support, medication assisted treatment and care coordination to support a full continuum of care. A Request For Application (RFA) has been submitted. If St. Croix County is selected as a pilot site in October, we will work with DHS to develop an implementation plan and financial reimbursement structure for initiation of the pilot in March of 2021. Rohret is hopeful this is a step towards program change in Wisconsin. Discussion and questions followed. RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. Review Stepping up Program In the absence of Chief Deputy Borgschatz, CJCC Coordinator Mike O'Keefe asked that this agenda item be brought back to the next meeting as Chief Deputy Borgschatz can speak best on this initiative. RESULT: NO ACTION Next: 11/10/2020 8:30 AM REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS * Pete VanDusartz will provide an update from the WI Hospitals Association * Cathy Brogschatz will provide information regarding the Stepping Up program * Chair Rohret will update on Hub and Spoke Pilot RFA * Bed need study and Bob's contact with the state ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Nothing today ADJOURN Chair Rohret called the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:45 AM. DATE OF NEXT MEETING Currently scheduled for November 10, 2020 @ 8:30 in the SCCSC. This follows our 2nd Tuesday of every other month schedule.