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Wondering where to find updated information about DHCS's major program initiatives and anticipated go-live dates? This link has information as of 11/22, and will be updated based on program readiness and federal approvals: https://lnkd.in/gizyT-ck

💡 ICYMI: California's Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is currently soliciting public comments on the first part of the Behavioral Health Transformation and Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) policy manual (focused on the new integrated plan development) between November 8 - December 2, 2024. Public comments will be used to inform the finalized guidance that will be released next year. DHCS provided the following information about how to submit public comments (pasted below). We encourage counties, MHSA-funded programs, and interested stakeholders to review the document and contribute your feedback! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) invites Californians to provide public comment on the first set of directions to counties on their behavioral health transformation. Comments will be accepted on the County Behavioral Health Transformation Policy Manual Module 1 from November 8 through December 2, 2024. The final document will provide guidance to counties in developing their new integrated behavioral plan as required by Proposition 1. To streamline the process of engaging and incorporating public feedback, DHCS developed a digital tool that will allow the public to submit their comments more easily. Please see this video for instructions about how to submit public comment: https://lnkd.in/getPwGay

The portal is open! The long-awaited Bond Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 1: Launch Ready request for applications (RFA) is available for CA cities, counties, tribal entities, and non-profit and for-profit organizations to apply. In this round, up to $3.3 billion will be available to rehabilitate property to provide a range of behavioral health services. If you are considering this opportunity and wonder if you are "launch ready", check out the RFA or get in touch at letstalk@RDAconsulting.com. https://lnkd.in/gD4BUzYW

Our latest blog explores steps taken by the CA State Legislature to increase equity in pretrial risk assessments to ensure that individuals are fairly evaluated for release from custody while awaiting trial. CA’s efforts to ensure local validation of pretrial risk assessment tools is also examined. Tell us what you think in the comments below, or reach out to us directly at letstalk@rdaconsulting.com to find out how we can support your agency’s work around pretrial risk assessments.

Pretrial release programs have evolved considerably over the past few decades as probation departments work to implement evidence-informed practices. RDA recently conducted a validation study for the Yolo County Probation Department on their use of the Ohio Risk Assessment System - Pretrial Assessment Tool (ORAS-PAT) which helps to evaluate defendants for pretrial release. Read the report with our findings and recommendations here: https://lnkd.in/gwt5BaR8

Programs funded by Prop 47, help the formally incarcerated to turn their lives around and contribute to their communities in productive ways. The CA Report details how the program works and the challenges it faces in the upcoming Nov elections. https://lnkd.in/gyxQQNeW

Our prisons house 10 times as many mentally ill people than our hospitals – a system that catastrophically fails those that need help most. This NYT article shows the need for systems change to help improve the lives of our most marginalized populations. 

How can CA counties prepare now that Prop 1 Has Passed? Read our latest blog to find out.

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An excellent essay in today's New York Times on how poverty adversely impacts the delivery of health care to those who often times need it most. It speaks to the importance of RDA Consulting's mission and work.