4E84F1F01BB671B38725896400603301 Hearing Summary CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf PUBLICBILL SUMMARY For BHA PRESENTATION ON ARPA FUNDSHOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICESDate Feb 28, 2023 Location HCR 0107 BHA Presentation on ARPA Funds - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment C http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/EDBD38E05F5F...$File/Attachment C.pdf?OpenElement Attachment C.pdf 10:30:48 AM Ryan Templeton, Division Director of Policy and External Affairs, Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), presented to the committee on the BHA and American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds. A copy of the presentation was provided to the committee (Attachment C). Mr. Templeton provided an overview of the BHA. 10:35:47 AM Stephen Peng, Chief Financial Officer, BHA, presented to the committee. He reviewed the ARPA funds that were directed to the BHA. Mr. Peng discussed the funding for 12 different projects through Senate Bill 21-137. He highlighted the Behavioral Health Workforce Development Program, County-based Behavioral Health Grant Program, Crisis System for Colorado residents, and Behavioral Health Statewide Care Coordination Infrastructure. 10:44:46 AM Mr. Peng reviewed 15 projects funded through eight different pieces of 2022 legislation. He highlighted programs established in Senate Bill 22-196, House Bill 22-1281, and Senate Bill 22-148. He continued by discussing Senate Bill 22-181 and the related strategic plan concerning strengthening the behavioral health workforce. Mr. Peng discussed House Bill 22-1243, which extends the IMatter Program. He reviewed programs funded through Senate Bill 22-177, House Bill 22-1283, and House Bill 22-1326. 10:53:45 AM Mr. Templeton and Mr. Peng responded to questions from the committee. 11:14:50 AM The panelists continued to respond to questions from the committee.