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BILL SUMMARY For PANEL: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES

INTERIM COMMITTEE  OPIOID AND OTHER SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
Date Aug 13, 2019      
Location Old State Library



Panel: Recommendations for Improving Recovery Support Services - Committee Discussion Only
03:10:13 PM  

Senator Pettersen recessed the meeting.
03:17:38 PM  

Senator Pettersen reconvened the meeting.
03:18:31 PM  

Ryan Templeton, DHS, presented on recommendations for improving recovery support services and provided a handout (Attachment I).  He discussed the structure and activities of the Behavioral Health Planning and Advisory Council (BHPAC).  He described the membership and experience of BHPAC members.

03:23:48 PM  

Julie Corbett, DHS, described tenancy support for persons in recovery and supporting employment through the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) program.  Mr. Templeton described the IPS program and discussed expanding the program to all community mental health centers and other behavioral health providers.  Mr. Templeton responded to committee questions about the IPS program.  Ms. Corbett discussed supporting and encouraging recovery-ready activities and communities.  
03:31:59 PM  

Mr. Templeton responded to committee questions on affordable housing.






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