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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA REPORT 2023 0705 CCSA REG ITEM 09B POWERPOINTMental Health Options for Programs and Services JULY 5, 2023 Context Current Programs Short-Term Goals Medium-Term Goals Long-Term Goals 2 WHY HOW WHAT Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community. Co n t e x t 3 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness 1 in 6 youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder Suicide is second leading cause of death among youth aged 10-14 COUNTY NON-PROFITS CITIES The County of Ventura provides services for serious mental health conditions under the Health Care Agency through Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) Non-profit organizations offer services for less serious mental health conditions Cities may or may not provide such services depending on community needs and gaps in servicesCo n t e x t 4 COUNTY NON-PROFITS CITIES The County of Ventura provides services for serious mental health conditions under the Health Care Agency through Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) Non-profit organizations offer services for less serious mental health conditions Cities may or may not provide such services depending on community needs and gaps in servicesCo n t e x t 5 COUNTY NON-PROFITS CITIES The County of Ventura provides services for serious mental health conditions under the Health Care Agency through Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) Non-profit organizations offer services for less serious mental health conditions Cities may or may not provide such services depending on community needs and gaps in servicesCo n t e x t 6 America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) signed into law in March 2021 allocated $8,701,674 million to City of Moorpark. Must be used for: Co n t e x t Support public health expenditures Objectives Strategies Long Beach Smart City Initiative |7 ARPA Facts $1.9 Trillion Federal Aid Package $350 Billion for direct financial relief for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments Address negative economic impacts Replace lost public sector revenue Provide premium pay for essential workers Invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure Provide services to disproportionately impacted communities Cover administrative costs Moorpark ARPA Community Survey Co n t e x t Long Beach Smart City Initiative |8 ARPA Survey June 2021 165 respondents 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Administrative Costs Premium Pay for Public and Private Workers Revenue Replacement for Government Services Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities Addressing Negative Economic Impacts Infrastructure Public Health 1 -Least Important 7 –Most Important On July 28, 2021, City Council presented with results of survey and possible projects and programs for expenditure Mental Health Programs Co n t e x t Long Beach Smart City Initiative |9 Support public health expenditures On February 16, 2022, 42 projects and programs considered by City Council and narrowed down to most feasible and needed projects; City Council directed staff to explore other uses for funds, including mental health 1)Develop and implement a grant (or assistance to other) program(s) for third party mental health services providers; and 2)Provide Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) personnel in Moorpark to provide mental health services Mental Health Programs Co n t e x t Long Beach Smart City Initiative |1 0 Support public health expenditures On March 1, 2023, staff recommended the City Council allocate portion of remaining funds to City Scholarship Programs and Storm Drain Catch Basins; mental health options previously presented not viable; City Council directed staff to explore other options for mental health 1)Develop and implement a grant (or assistance to other) program(s) for third party mental health services providers; and 2)Provide Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) personnel in Moorpark to provide mental health services Option not pursued due to priority of seeking critical care services for mental health VCBH has staffing shortage and cannot provide behavioral health specialists in Moorpark Moorpark National Community Survey Co n t e x t Long Beach Smart City Initiative |1 1 NCS Survey November 2022 465 respondents Mental health custom question No. 1 Please rate how important, if at all, you think it is for Moorpark to attract providers of each of the following mental health services. 48% 40%38% 30%29%28%27% 22% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Suicide Preven�on Crisis Interven�on Psychiatric services Medica�on Services Ind. or Group Therapy Psychological Tes�ng Rehabilita�on Services Case Mngmnt. % Essen�al Service Type Moorpark National Community Survey Co n t e x t Long Beach Smart City Initiative |1 2 NCS Survey November/December 2022 465 respondents Mental health custom question No. 2 Please indicate which of the following, if any, you believe is the single biggest barrier to accessing mental health service in Moorpark. (Select only one option.) y p 25% 25% 17% 13% 12% 3% 2% 1% 0%5%10%15%20%25%30% Cost of Services None /Don't Know Limited Availability of service Lack of Informa�on Insurance Coverage Social/societal S�gma Proximity to city Quality of services % of Respondents Barrier Moorpark ARPA Funding Allocations as of July 2023 Co n t e x t Long Beach Smart City Initiative |1 3 Support public health expendituresARPA Expenditures New Moorpark City Library $5,688,798 New City Hall Acquisition $2,012,876 City Scholarships Programs $70,000 Storm Drain Catch Basins $80,000 UNALLOCATED REMAINING $850,000 TOTAL $8,701,674 Funds must be allocated by December 2024 Funds must be expended by December 2026 Any remaining funds may be used for revenue replacement Long Beach Smart City Initiative |14 Context Current Programs Short-Term Goals Medium-Term Goals Long-Term Goals WHY HOW WHAT Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) -Coordinates mental health, suicide prevention, drug awareness and opioid use campaigns with MUSD and Moorpark College Moorpark Unified School District (MUSD) -Operates wellness centers at every school campus and hosts webinars, meetings, coffee chats with parents, students, teachers and staff Moorpark College -Offers mental health counseling at Student Health Center and coordinates suicide prevention training with VCBH Interface Children and Family Services –Offers mental and behavioral health counseling for individuals, children and families, and serves between 400-500 clients in Moorpark annually Ventura County Sheriff’s Office -All patrol deputies receive 40-hours of Crisis Intervention Team training Cu r r e n t P r o g r a m s 15 Examples of Current Mental Health Programs in Moorpark Long Beach Smart City Initiative |16 Context Current Programs Short-Term Goals Medium-Term Goals Long-Term Goals WHY HOW WHAT City staff met with community partners to identify short-, medium-, and long-term goals. Some goals require City funding while others do not or may require staff time and effort. These goals were identified by the City and community partners as the most viable but other programs and services could be developed in the future. This does not include a comprehensive list of community partners as staff was limited to reaching those most accessible or recommended to contact based on activity within the community. The goals were identified absent of a comprehensive mental and behavioral needs assessment, therefore the needs are based on survey data from the National Community Survey, community partner client information, or prior studies and research information. Go a l s 17 Goals for Mental Health Programs and Services HR Go a l s 18 Short-Term Goals –Immediate Implementation Medium-Term Goals –1-3 Year Implementation Long-Term Goals –3-5 Year Implementation Long Beach Smart City Initiative |19 Context Current Programs Short-Term Goals Medium-Term Goals Long-Term Goals HR Sh o r t - Te r m G o a l s 20 Short-Term Goals –Immediate Implementation 1. Opioid Prevention Program Education and training on how to prevent opioid use and recognize overdoses and distribute Narcan kits. Agency Lead: VCBH City Role: Provide space, awareness City Funding Required: None 2. Mental Health Webinars and Meetings Allow residents to join existing mental health webinars and in-person meetings. Agency Lead: MUSD City Role: Awareness City Funding Required: None 3. MUSD Moorpark Wellness Center Allow residents access to use the Moorpark Wellness Center located at Moorpark High School in the evenings from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with funding of a part-time mental health counselor. Agency Lead: MUSD City Role:Awareness, funding City Funding Required: $60,000 per year 4. Law Enforcement Training Training for law enforcement personnel, first responders, and dispatch personnel on recognizing and responding to potential suicides. May include Sheriff’s Office, CHP, Moorpark College PD, and VCTC. Agency Lead: Didi Hirsch City Role:Provide space, awareness City Funding Required: None HR Sh o r t - Te r m G o a l s 21 Short-Term Goals –Immediate Implementation 5. Community-Based Suicide Alertness Trainings Trainings with the community on how to recognize possible suicide tendencies and increase awareness. Agency Lead: Didi Hirsch City Role: Provide space, awareness City Funding Required: None 6. Mental Health Marketing Campaign Educational and marketing campaign targeted to Moorpark residents to increase awareness of all mental health programs and services available. Agency Lead: City, consultant City Role: Awareness City Funding Required: $50,000 to $100,000 per year if consultant hired 7. Text Messaging Daily Mental Health Support Services Text messaging subscription service for residents to improve mental and emotional health. Agency Lead: Cope Notes City Role:Awareness, possibly funding City Funding Required: $10,788 per year HR Sh o r t - Te r m G o a l s 22 Short-Term Goals –Immediate Implementation 8. Moorpark Mental Health Task Force Establish a task force of community partners in Moorpark to meet on a quarterly basis to enhance communication, exchange information, and ensure efforts are coordinated to address ongoing mental health needs of the community. Agency Lead: City City Role: Coordination City Funding Required: None 9. Moorpark College Student Health Services Provide additional funding for Student Health Center at Moorpark College, which offers students mental health counseling services. Agency Lead: City City Role:Funding City Funding Required: TBD Long Beach Smart City Initiative |23 Context Current Programs Short-Term Goals Medium-Term Goals Long-Term Goals HR Me d i u m - Te r m G o a l 24 Medium-Term Goal –1-3 Year Implementation 1. Moorpark Mental Health and Wellness Center Establish a Mental Health and Wellness Center in Moorpark at the Ruben Castro Human Services Center or other facility to provide in-person counseling for residents. The Center may be open a few times per week initially and expand its hours of operation as needed. This facility would be open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, which is different hours of operation compared to 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at MUSD’s Wellness Center. Agency Lead: City City Role: Provide space, awareness, funding City Funding Required: $50,000 per year (including rent and utilities) Long Beach Smart City Initiative |25 Context Current Programs Short-Term Goals Medium-Term Goals Long-Term Goals HR Lo n g - Te r m G o a l s 26 Long-Term Goals –3-5 Year Implementation 1. Moorpark Police Department Mental Health Services Depending on need and as the community grows and funding becomes available, determine if the City needs to contract with VCBH for a full-time Mental Health Specialist and/or Caseworker to work alongside deputies. Agency Lead: City, Sheriff’s Office, VCBH City Role: Funding City Funding Required: TBD 2. Behavioral Needs Assessment Conduct a comprehensive study of mental health needs in the City of Moorpark to better serve the community. Agency Lead: County City Role: Awareness, funding City Funding Required: TBD 3. Permanent Moorpark Mental Health Clinic Based on demand of mental health services and programs observed between years 2023 through 2026 and/or results of the behavioral needs assessment survey, a mental health clinic in Moorpark could be established similar to what VCBH already offers at its mental health clinics in Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks. Office space and clinical specialists would be needed. The clinic may be open a few times per week initially and expand its hours of operation as needed. Agency Lead: County City Role: Awareness, funding City Funding Required: TBD HR Go a l s 27 Short-Term Goals –Immediate Implementation Medium-Term Goals –1-3 Year Implementation Long-Term Goals –3-5 Year Implementation 1. Opioid Prevention Program City Funding Required: None 2. Mental Health Webinars and Meetings City Funding Required: None 3. MUSD Moorpark Wellness Center City Funding Required: $60,000/yr 4. Law Enforcement Training City Funding Required: None 5. Community-Based Suicide Alertness Trainings City Funding Required: None 6. Mental Health Marketing Campaign City Funding Required: $100,000/yr 7. Text Messaging Daily Mental Health Support Services City Funding Required: $10,788/yr 8. Moorpark Mental Health Task Force City Funding Required: None 9. Moorpark College Student Health Services City Funding Required: TBD 1. Moorpark Mental Health and Wellness Center City Funding Required: $50,000/yr 1. Moorpark Police Department Mental Health Services City Funding Required: TBD 2. Behavioral Needs Assessment City Funding Required: TBD 3. Permanent Moorpark Mental Health Clinic City Funding Required: TBD HR Go a l s 28 Short-Term Goals –Immediate Implementation Medium-Term Goals –1-3 Year Implementation Long-Term Goals –3-5 Year Implementation 3. MUSD Moorpark Wellness Center City Funding Required: $60,000/yr 6. Mental Health Marketing Campaign City Funding Required: $100,000/yr 7. Text Messaging Daily Mental Health Support Services City Funding Required: $10,788/yr 9. Moorpark College Student Health Services City Funding Required: TBD 1. Moorpark Mental Health and Wellness Center City Funding Required: $50,000/yr 1. Moorpark Police Department Mental Health Services City Funding Required: TBD 2. Behavioral Needs Assessment City Funding Required: TBD 3. Permanent Moorpark Mental Health Clinic City Funding Required: TBD Funding Required Total Per Year City Funding Required: $220,788/yr Total for 3 years –2023-26 (ARPA Funds must be expended by Dec 2026)City Funding Required: $662,364 ARPA Funds Remaining $187,636 Long Beach Smart City Initiative |29 Questions