Agenda Item Name:
Title
Presentation of an Overview of a Central Receiving Facility for Alachua County
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Presenter:
Stuart Wegener, Court Services (352)548-3708
Description:
A Presentation to Explain the Components of a Central Receiving Facility for Citizens Experiencing a Behavioral Health Crisis
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Receive the Presentation and Discuss the Opportunity for Development
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Prior Board Motions:
$250,000 in General Fund reserves for capital expenses
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Estimated $923,000 in annual operating costs. Total operating costs expected to be $1.1 million, however revenue is expected from Medicaid for uninsured or underinsured, others.Under consideration is the use of $1.5 million potentially from American Rescue Plan Funds.
If the Board decides to move forward with the Central Receiving Facility, then funding will need to be identified.
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Background:
A Central Receiving Facility (CRF) provides a single point of entry into the mental health and substance abuse system for assessment and appropriate placement of adults experiencing a behavioral health (Baker Act) or substance abuse (Marchman Act) crisis.
It serves as a single point of entry/drop off for law enforcement (LE) officers, also by individuals such as caregivers or family members. Access to services is available for such on a 24 hour/7 day basis for those who need help on crisis with mental health and/or substance use disorder crisis assessment and assistance.
The Baker Act provides in our State for the involuntary commitment of an individual experiencing a mental health crisis (FL Statute #394) and may be in danger to themselves or others due to their illness.
The Marchman Act provides for the involuntary commitment of someone who experiences a substance abuse crisis (FL Statute#397) and may be dangerous to self or others due to their substance use.
The CRF offers immediate, short-term assessment, evaluation, s...
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