I_ECR_BH_2021A 11/09/2021 12:31:20 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
INTERIM COMMITTEE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATIONAL TASK FORCE

Date

11/09/2021

Attendance
Amabile	X
Michelle Barnes	E
Kim Bimestefer	X
Bradfield	E
Michael Conway	X
Kolker	X
Michaelson Jenet	E
Dianne Primavera	E
Priola	E
Simpson	E
Van Beber	E
Robert Werthwein	X
Dean Williams	X
Winter	E
Gonzales-Gutierrez	E
Pettersen	X

Time

12:31:20 PM to 04:51:38 PM

Place

Old State Library

This Meeting was called to order by

Pettersen

This Report was prepared by

Juliann Jenson

Hearing Items	Action Taken
hCall to Order, Introductions, Committee Schedule	Committee Discussion Only
hBed-Based Care and the Unhoused: Review and Discussion	Committee Discussion Only
hChildren, Youth, and Family Recommendations: Review and Discussion	Committee Discussion Only
hGaps in the Continuum of Care Recommendations: Review and Discussion	Committee Discussion Only
hNext Steps	Committee Discussion Only
hPublic Testimony	Committee Discussion Only

Call to Order, Introductions, Committee Schedule - Committee Discussion Only

Bed-Based Care and the Unhoused: Review and Discussion - Committee Discussion Only


	12:38:04 PM	Jarrett Hughes, Senior Policy Advisor on Aging, Office of the Governor, provided an overview of the Governor's proposed homelessness initatives: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/committees/2017/homeless_proposals_11.5.21.pdf Kristen Toombs, Director, Office of Homeless Initiatives, Colorado Department of Local Affairs, presented the proposed competitive grant program proposal and responded to questions. Yumiko Dougherty, Director, Strategic Planning and Implementation, Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) presented the Ridge View supportive recovery campus proposal. Cristen Bates, Population Health Division Director, Health Programs Office, Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) described the proposed treatment, wellness, and recovery services included in the homelessness initiatives and responded to questions about Medicaid reimbursement. Task Force members asked questions and discussion about the proposal ensued.
	01:24:09 PM	Discussion continued about the proposed Ridge View Supportive Recovery Campus. Presenters responded to questions about the proposal, including Medicaid reimbursement, budget, treatment services, and number of residents.
	01:37:51 PM	Ms. Dougherty presented information about a proposed $50 million Denver supportive recovery campus. Ms. Toombs responded to questions about the proposal. Ms. Dougherty presented information about a proposed a $5 million funding request for homelessness data collection and outreach. Task Force members commented about the proposal. Task Force members asked questions about the Governor's proposed homelessness initatives. Ms. Toombs responded to questions about proposed financing of one-time and ongoing costs for both the Ridge View and Denver supportive recovery campus proposals. Ms. Toombs and Ms. Bates also responded to questions about staffing requirements, proposed clincal staff salaries, and the management structure for each of the proposals. Members discussed grant proposals and evaluation of grant programs.
	02:04:24 PM	Leslie Brooks, M.D., Sub Panel Vice Chair, Chief of Addiction Medicine, Summitstone Health Partners, provided an overview of the bed-based care proposals: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/committees/2017/bed-based_care_final.pdf. Ms. Lauren Snyder,Vice President of Government Affairs, Mental Health Colorado, and Dr. Brooks presented the respite, recovery, and residential bed proposals and responded to questions.
	02:24:25 PM	Norma Aguilar-Dave, Director Adolescent Services, Savio House, presented the family proposal included in the bed proposal document. She responded to questions about who would be served and the explained the proposal includes a research component. Discussion ensued among committee members, including whether the proposal could be replicated in other parts of the state.

Children, Youth, and Family Recommendations: Review and Discussion - Committee Discussion Only


	02:58:38 PM	Dr. Brooks presented recommendations from the children, youth and families work group: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/committees/2017/final_bhttf_subpanel_criminal_justice_pillar_preliminary_draft_recommendations_0.pdf
	03:23:38 PM	Kevin Hughes, Program Coordinator and Trainer, Peer Assistance Services, presented information about Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/committees/2017/final_fact_sheet_for_11.9.2021_bhttf.pdf Mr. Hughes responded to questions.
	03:42:46 PM	Ashley Coram, Program Manager, School Based Health Centers, discussed a proposal regarding school based health centers: http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/committees/2017/cyf_draft_recommendations.pdf
	03:46:47 PM	Committee members discussed the use of strategy maps. Jacob Bornstein stated that the final report will include strategy maps.
	03:50:13 PM	Ms.Snyderreviewed the subpanel's school health professionals grant program proposal: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/committees/2017/final_bhttf_subpanel_criminal_justice_pillar_preliminary_draft_recommendations_0.pdf
	03:53:42 PM	Sandra Fritsch, MD, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, presented information about the Colorado Pediatric Psychiatry Consultation & Access Program:https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/committees/2017/colorado_pediatric.pdf Task Force members commented that this presentation may overlap with the state's State Innovation Model initiative project, funded with funds from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Gaps in the Continuum of Care Recommendations: Review and Discussion - Committee Discussion Only


	04:09:48 PM	Byron Pelton, Commissioner Logan County, described the countty behavioral health grant program and provided examples about how various counties use grant funds. Commissioner Pelton recommended continuation of the grant program as recommended by the subpanel.
	04:15:32 PM	Gini Pingenot, Director of External Affairs, Colorado Counties, Inc. discussed the implementation of county behavioral health grant program and responded to questions. Ms. Pingenot recommended continuation of the grant program as recommended by the subpanel.
	04:26:12 PM	Ms. Snyder, provided a presentation about "treatment on demand." Information is available on Page 2: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/committees/2017/bhttf_subpanel_gaps_across_the_continuum_recomendations_11-9-21_revised.pdf

Next Steps - Committee Discussion Only


	04:44:01 PM	Senator Pettersen, Chair, discussed upcoming meetings. She noted a subpanel meeting will occur on December 3, and the task force and subpanel will meet on December 10, 2021. Senator Pettersen then reminded members about the guidance and lenses worksheet: http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/committees/2017/bhttf_lenses_and_guidance.pdf and discussed the subpanel work that will be done before final recommendations are reviewed on December 10th.

Public Testimony - Committee Discussion Only


	04:45:52 PM	Jill Suber Blackwell, representing herself, testified about her son's experiences obtaining behavioral health treatment.

04:51:38 PM

The committee adjourned.