Agenda Item Name:
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Review and Approval of the Updated Behavioral Health Transportation Plan 2023-2026 for Alachua County.
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Presenter:
David Johnson, 352.374.5251
Description:
Review of the Behavioral Health Transportation Plan for Alachua County 3 year Update
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Recommended Action:
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Adopt the Updated Behavioral Health Transportation Plan for the County for 2023-2026.
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Prior Board Motions:
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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
7/13/2021: Approval of the Alachua County Behavioral Health Transportation Plan Revision 2020-2023
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Fiscal Consideration:
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None
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Strategic Guide:
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N/A
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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. Senate Bill 12 called for multiple behavioral health care system changes, including Department of Children and Families' 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 Senate Bill 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, Senate Bill 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 req...
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