Agenda Item Name:
Title
Review and Approval of the Revised Behavioral Health Transportation Plan 2020-2023 for Alachua County.
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Stuart Wegener, (352) 548-3708
Description:
Review of the Behavioral Health Transportation Plan for Alachua County, with Recent Revisions for Those Individuals Transported Under the Baker or Marchman Acts
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Adopt the Revised Behavioral Health Transportation Plan for the County for 2020-2023
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Prior Board Motions:
6/27/2017: Approval of the Alachua County Behavioral Health Transportation Plan for 2017-2020
11/20/2020: Approval of the Alachua County Behavioral Health Transportation Plan for 2020-2023
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
None
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Background:
Senate Bill 12 was signed into law on April 15, 2016, providing for significant reforms to the State's behavioral health system's intake and referral processes. Importantly, the legislation called for the establishment of receiving systems that will function as a "No Wrong Door" model which ensures access to services regardless of where a person may enter the system of care. SB 12 called for multiple behavioral health care system changes, including DCF's role and responsibilities; revision of applicable statutes; requirements for annual assessments of services; and, much more. Transportation of those with behavioral health needs was a major element of SB 12, especially those needing acute care services following the involuntary commitment of an individual under a Baker Act (mental health) or under a Marchman Act (substance abuse.)
Specifically, SB 12 required the development and approval of a local acute care receiving system plan and a local acute care transportation plan to support that receiving system plan. Each of Florida's 67 counties was required to develop and approve a formal behavioral health transportation plan, and the plan must also be approved by the applicable Managing Entity (ME) establish...
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