In the 2004 California election, voters passed Proposition 63, the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), mandating a one percent increase in income taxes for individuals with incomes over $1 million to expand mental health services. The MHSA funds mental health services that are "recovery and resiliency" focused for children and their families, transitional age youth (TAY), adults and older adults. MHSA programs must provide integrated service experiences that are client and family driven, wellness, recovery and resilience focused, culturally competent, and include community collaboration. The MHSA addresses a broad continuum of prevention, early intervention, service needs, and the necessary infrastructure, technology and training elements that will effectively support this system.
The Siskiyou County Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Division is preparing for the MHSA Annual Update for Fiscal Year 2018/2019 . We are seeking community input on ideas for new programs and help to identify gaps in mental health services in our community. What do you think should be a part of our work in the next year?
Please answer the following questions. Thank you for your help with this community effort.