Meeting Times
The Behavioral Health/Legal Services meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 11:45AM – 1:00PM at the Hagler Mason Auditorium of the City Hall.
Co-Chairs
- Cathy White – First Judicial Circuit, Court Administration
- Rachelle Burns
Goals
Behavioral Health:
1.) Advocate for full use and optimization of the HMIS system by service providers to track the progress of individuals as they move through the Continuum of Care;
2.) Investigate ways to increase funding and available services for Detox, Addictions Treatment and Aftercare services.
3.) Reduce ER visits by homeless individuals and families by 10%;
4.) Improve access to healthcare and case management by negotiating memorandums of understanding agreements.
Legal Services:
1.) Partnering with the court system, local law enforcement and service providers to develop effective case management and aftercare services that will result in better outcomes and reduce recidivism;
2.) Develop a diversion program to direct individuals charged with minor offenses into rehabilitation programs rather than jail.
Minutes