Humboldt County Grand Jury
• 2015-2016
The Humboldt County Behavioral Health Board
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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F1
The Humboldt County Behavioral Health Board does not adequately serve the Mental Health Branch of the Department of Health and Human Services, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors, nor the citizens of Humboldt County.
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R1
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Behavioral Health Board submit its past due annual reports to the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors, and thereafter submit, in a timely manner, its required annual reports. F3
F2
The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors provides little or no direction, specific goals, or training to the Humboldt County Behavioral Health Board.
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R2
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Behavioral Health Board expand its membership, as allowed by State law, so it can more proactively serve the interests of Humboldt County. F1
F3
The Humboldt County Behavioral Health Board failed to submit written annual reports to the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors for the years 2014 and 2015.
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R3
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Behavioral Health Board study and then proceed to proactively carry out the requirements of the Bronzan-McCorquodale Act. F1, F3, F6, F7
F4
There is little evidence of communication between the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors and the Humboldt County Behavioral Health Board.
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R4
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors monitor the performance of the Behavioral Health Board by requiring periodic reports throughout the year. F1, F2, F3, F4, F5 9
F5
The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors failed to include the Humboldt County Behavioral Health Board in discussions regarding the County mental health system.
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R5
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors support training programs to ensure that Board members are supported in meeting their responsibilities to the community and the mental health system. F2
F6
The Humboldt County Behavioral Health Board assumed little or no responsibility for investigating issues of concern regarding the County’s mental health system.
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R6
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Behavioral Health Board members explore and utilize online training, video-conferencing and webinars available to expand their knowledge. F2
F7
The Humboldt County Behavioral Health Board Minutes in the past year reflect no formal actions taken to advocate for the mentally ill in Humboldt County.
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R7
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors ensure that the Behavioral Health Board has sufficient resources and authority to fulfill their duties as required by the Bronzan-McCorquodale Act. F1, F2, F4,
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