I_ECR_BH_2021A 11/09/2021 12:31:20 PM Committee Summary PUBLICSTAFF SUMMARY OF MEETINGINTERIM 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.pdfKristen 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. 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 03:50:13 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 04:51:38 PM The committee adjourned.
