California’s Mental Health Services Act Supports

Inovation in Silicon Valley

CIT International 2012

Pat Dwyer Law Enforcement Liaison, SCC MHD Chief, Palo Alto PD Ret. Interim Chief Hayward PD; Sunnyvale DPS Captain San Jose PD Ret. PD Solutions, Justice System Consulting

Presenter

2 Parts…

1. California’s Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)

2. MHSA Funded Mental Health – Criminal Justice Partnerships in Santa Clara County

MHSA… What is it?

Passed in November 2004 1% tax imposed on

personal income over $1M “…to expand the system of

care services for children, adults, and older adults with serious mental illness, with a focus on innovation, prevention, and early intervention”

• Passed in November 2004

Key Program Components

Community Services and SupportsPrevention and Early InterventionCapital Facilities and TechnologyWorkforce Education and TrainingInnovation

Guiding Principles

Consumer and family participation Increased access to MH services More effective MH services Age specific programming Community partnerships Cultural competence Emphasis on outcomes and accountability

MHSA…How Much? (CA Funds)

FY 05 FY 06 FY 07 FY 08 FY 09 FY 10 FY 11$0

$200,000,000

$400,000,000

$600,000,000

$800,000,000

$1,000,000,000

$1,200,000,000

$1,400,000,000

$1,600,000,000

Total CA MHSA Funds Distributed FY 05 - FY 11

Fiscal Year

Am

ount

MHSA…Santa Clara County Funds

FY 05 FY 06 FY 07 FY 08 FY 09 FY 10 FY 11$0

$10,000,000

$20,000,000

$30,000,000

$40,000,000

$50,000,000

$60,000,000

$70,000,000

MHSA Distributions to SCC FY 05 – FY 11

Fiscal Year

Am

ount

CFT7%

PEI19%

WET4%

CSS65%

INN5%

SCC Distributions by ComponentFY 06 – FY 12

CSS $183,697,352 PEI $53,963,000 CFT $21,297,000 INN $14,269,500 WET $11,970,700

SCC Distributions by ComponentFY 06 – FY 12

Santa Clara County

Square Miles: 1312Population: 1,809,378Diverse PopulationHome of Silicon ValleyMed. Family Income: $86,500Below Poverty Level: 8.9%

MHSA Funded Mental Health – Criminal Justice Partnerships

MHSA

CIT

Mental Health Court

LELsMHUC

Housing FSPs

Post Crisis Int IVST

Re-Entry

Mobile Response

Patrick Dwyer, Law Enforcement LiaisonSanta Clara County Mental Health Department

828 South Bascom AvenueSan Jose, CA 95128

408-885-2235

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