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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings
F1
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VWP did not place much reliance on outside assistance for grant- seeking opportunities in recent years.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
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Lake County should continue to provide necessary supplemental funding VWP. There should also be a goal to lower this over a two year period. (F1)
F2
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The VATS methodology is outdated and requires replacement in order to enhance administrative efficiency. This also would improve the possibility of better positioning for future grants.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
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VATS should be updated or replaced as soon as practical and affordable. (F2) Request for Responses • District Attorney’s Office (60 days) • Board of Supervisors (90 days) Health and Human Services Grand Jury Art Contest Winner Indira Duncan, Age 13 Alcohol and Drug Services Available In Lake County Summary Incidences of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs (DUIs) are on the rise, and so are the injuries and deaths from the misuse of alcohol, drugs and prescription medicines. It’s a complex issue with many causes including poverty, high unemployment, unresolved mental health issues and a lack of information about the dangers of prescription medicines, to name just a few. It affects people of all ages, all nationalities and all income levels. The current penalties under the law (Appendix: Table 2) do not seem to be a sufficient deterrent. Some violators even choose incarceration over treatment and lengthy terms of probation. This report focuses on the treatment options available for individuals and families in Lake County (County). Background Because alcohol and drug problems may arise from unresolved mental problems in the past, having Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug Services (AODS) under one roof is a good marriage of agencies and skills. Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is now the agency in charge of both Mental Health and AODS. BHS is headquartered in two main locations: Lucerne and the City of Clearlake. They also operate and support a number of wellness centers to meet the needs of those who receive no services and those that would otherwise be underserved. Those populations include adolescents, Latinos, and Native Americans. There are also Transitional Age Youth Services for clients between sixteen and twenty-five years. Fees are based upon a sliding scale and Medi-Cal is also accepted.
F3
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The VWP facilities are very well maintained and conducive to providing comfort to those assisted.
No recommendations for this finding
Additional Recommendations 1
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R2Page 51A much greater reliance is recommended on contracted grant writer advice and assistance to gain more new grant sources. ( F1,F2)