NAMI CAN!
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Governor Brown revised his proposed 2012/2013 budget based on current year spending and revenue and, as you have read, it includes even more painful cuts than California has already experienced. The County Mental Health Directors Association (CMHDA) shared their analysis of the proposed cuts' effect on mental health. This analysis cannot be surpassed so we are pasting it into our column with thanks to CMHDA.
The May Revise provides updated amounts of Realignment 2011 funding to be allocated to realigned programs, including Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health, EPSDT, and 1991 Mental Health Realignment. In Fiscal Year 2012-13, the May Revise provides $4.3 million more than the January Budget in net additional funding for the three realigned mental health programs. May Revise figures compared to the January figures for 2012-13 provide $7.9 million more for Mental Health Managed Care, $40.2 million more for EPSDT, and $43.8 million less for existing 1991 mental health responsibilities. While the allocation for 1991 mental health is less than the January budget provided, dedicated growth
is proposed to be provided as well. (In other words, last year's statutory realignment from the state general fund to the counties' dedicated funds is working out for us right now.)
The May Revise increased the allocation for Substance Use Treatment programs by $3.9 million (from $179.9 million to $183.6 million), and increased the allocation to Foster Care, Child Welfare Services, and Adult Protective Services by $5.5 million (from $1.616 million to $1.622 million). The May Revise notes that the allocations for Foster Care and Child Welfare in 2012-13 through 2014-15 reflect the costs for counties to expand foster care eligibility (phased in over the three year period) up to age 21, as authorized by AB 12 signed into law in 2010. The May Revise indicates that these funding levels for 2012-13 are higher than estimated costs, but that this will better position counties to adapt to future caseload changes in these federal entitlement programs.
The Governor's May Revise Summary provides an increase of $15 million in Mental Health
Services Act (MHSA) funds for the Department of Public Health (DPH) in 2012-13 for the
California Reducing Disparities Project, along with the following statement: "...with the intent of
providing a total of $60 million toward the project. This funding continues statewide efforts to
improve access to mental health services and quality of care, and increased positive outcomes
for underserved communities.
Bettie Reinhardt Acting Executive Director and NAMI CAN! Coordinator bettie.reinhardt@namicalifornia.org
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NAMI Family Programs Update
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New! BASICS TRAIN THE TRAINER WORKSHOP
Where: Ontario, CA
When: June 1-3, 2012
Cost: Lodging, Training, Materials, and Meals free to trainees
Requirements: Must have taught one Basics course to be eligible
NAMI membership must be current.
Contact: Lynn Cathy, Director of Family Programs
Lynn.Cathy@namicalifornia.org
916-647-6931 (After May 1st call 916-567-0163)
Family to Family Training in Southern California
Where: Camarillo, CA
Who: Hosted by NAMI Ventura/Sponsored by NAMI California
When:June 8th - 10th, 2012.
Cost to Affiliates: Lodging, Meals, Training and Materials, free to Trainees
Transportation not covered.
Requirements: Graduate of Family to Family course strongly preferred. NAMI membership required.
Contact: Chris Novak, NAMI Ventura
Email: namiventura@gmail.com
Phone: 805-641-2426
Or contact Lynn Cathy, Director of Family Programs at:
Lynn.Cathy@namicalifornia.org
Support GROUP Training in Southern California Where: Ontario, CA When:June 1-3, 2012 Cost: lodging, training, materials and meals free to trainees* *FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER is not covered. Requirements: NAMI membership must be current. Strongly preferred: Attended a support group for at least 6 months Preferred: Graduate of Family to Family course Contact: Lynn Cathy, Director of Family Programs Lynn.Cathy@namicalifornia.org916-647-6931 (After May 1st call 916-567-0163)
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Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission Meeting
May 24, 2012
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Location:
California Institute for Mental Health Sequoia Room
2125 19th Street, 2nd Floor
Sacramento, CA
Call-in Number: 866-817-6550
Participant Code: 3190377
We would like to get a good turn out from our membership at this meeting. If interested, please contact kathleen.derby@namicalifornia.org . There is some funding to assist with transportation costs.
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MHSA County Programs 2012: Services Promoting Recovery and Reducing Homelessness, Hospitalization, and Incarceration
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A Report created by NAMI California - May 11, 2012
Check the NAMI California website for this comprehensive report of MHSA programs. This is the first compilation of data from MHSA programs for the counties. This report will be available in print upon request (at over 200 pages, it is too large to mail), by electronic transmission through emails and on NAMI California's website, www.namicalifornia.org.
NAMI California prepared the Report to highlight the value and extent of MHSA programs. As economic shortfalls threaten vital mental health services, this Report is intended to clarify the need to preserve MHSA funding. We hope it will aid our mental health community, our taxpayers, and legislators, in appreciating the successes and contributions of MHSA programs statewide. We believe the Report will help verify the responsible management of MHSA funds, which has resulted in providing needed services and assistance to people of every age group.
One of the goals of this Report is to raise awareness of Californians to a better understanding of the programs and services available for those living with a chronic and persistent mental illness and their families. A second goal is to show how each county has individualized its programs. NAMI California will use the information in this Report to continue advocating to secure MHSA funding and to prevent any further diversion of these resources into the State's General Fund.
Organized by county, the Report names and describes the county's MHSA programs, people served, and the name and contact information of each county's MHSA coordinator or link to its county website.
Beginning in early 2012, NAMI California gathered data for this Report by contacting all state Mental Health and Behavioral Health offices, reviewing county plans, and annual updates. County Mental Health Directors were asked to review the data for their counties to ensure accuracy and completeness.
NAMI California is very grateful for the cooperation and collaboration of the county mental health directors and their staff for assisting us with this Report. Special thanks go to Senate President pro Tempore, Darrell Steinberg for his continued advocacy of the MHSA.
Comments or questions? We want to hear them.
Bettie Reinhardt
Acting Executive Director
bettie.reinhardt@namicalifornia.org
916.567.0163
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CMH Offers Small Counties Webinar Series on Wellness Centers and Peer Driven Programs
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Please join CMH for a final in a series of webinars outlining best practices, models and strategies for developing and implementing wellness centers and peer-driven programs in small counties on May 18. The first three seminars in the series have been completed.
Webinar 4: Sustainability and Funding Streams
(Facilitator: Anne MacRae)
Funding and Sustainability, Outcome measures, Closure and Action Plan: Where do we go from here?
Date: Friday, May 18
Time: 9:30-11:00 am
Reserve your Webinar seats now.
Registration:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/371038289
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
For more information, contact:
Shoshana Zatz
Associate II
California Institute for Mental Health
2125 19th Street, 2nd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 556-3480, ext. 141 (office)
(530) 219-0862 (cell)
szatz@cimh.org
www.cimh.org
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The MHSOAC Website is now featuring an EVALUATIONS webpage!
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The Evaluations webpage is designed to provide a central location for MHSOAC Evaluations and related documents including: Contract Deliverables, Request for Proposals (RFPs), and documents adopted by the MHSOAC related to evaluation. This webpage was developed consistent with the Evaluation Committee's recommendations regarding their 2012 Charter item that states "Ensure evaluation efforts are available and useable to support the Commission's role in oversight and accountability."
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Save the Date!
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When: Friday, August 17th & Saturday, August 18th
Where: Marriot Hotel, Irvine, CA
More information to come!
Hope to see you there!
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Contact Information
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Weekly Report
NAMI California
1851 Heritage Lane, Ste 150
Sacramento, CA 95815
Phone: 916-567-0163 Fax: 916-567-1757
www.namicalifornia.org
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