Contra Costa County Grand Jury
• 2020-2021
• Agency Response
Contact: Samil Beret Foreperson
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Findings and Recommendations 10 findings
F1
Professional crisis team response to mental health calls can de-escalate a crisis and reduce deaths.
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R1
By June 30, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approve funding for the expansion of the existing DHS/MCRT program to include a pilot project.
F2
Law enforcement response to mental health calls reduce resources needed for serious crimes.
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R2
By June 30, 2022, the Board of Supervisors direct DHS to cooperate with the City of Antioch to develop a pilot project.
F3
Successful pilot programs in other states have earned voter funding support for program expansion.
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R3
By September 30, 2022, the Antioch City Council collaborate with DHS to establish a pilot project.
F4
Community trust in mental health crisis response teams can only be developed over time.
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R4
By October 30, 2022, the City of Antioch apply for grants, including AB-118, to fund its participation in the pilot program.
F5
Educating the community about mental health crisis response teams is essential for their acceptance and use.
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R5
By June 30, 2022, the Board of Supervisors direct DHS to establish a joint team including representation from community partners for administration of the pilot Contra Costa County 2020-2021 Grand Jury Report 2106 Grand Jury Reports are posted at http://www.cc-courts.org/grandjury project.
F6
DHS efforts to educate the community about MCRT services have been ineffective and need improvement.
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R6
By September 30, 2022, DHS and the City of Antioch begin a comprehensive program to inform and educate the community members about the project and the specific resources that will be available at the outset of the pilot project.
F7
Funding is required for all the phases of program development: start-up, pilot, and continuing operations.
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R7
By December 31, 2022, the Antioch Police Department and its 911 dispatchers augment their training to include the new MCRT alternative response options available.
F8
California funding grants, including AB-118, are available for pilot program creation and continuing operations.
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R8
By September 30, 2022, DHS apply for all available state, county, and private grants (e.g., AB-118), as well as money available through Measure X, as a source of funding.
F9
The current MCRT program does not provide standardized responses within the County due to limited hours of service and a single dispatch location.
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R9
By December 31, 2021, DHS implement ongoing monitoring of the proposed CAHOOTS Act (S.4441) as an additional source of funding.
F10
The City of Antioch is a suitable community to serve as a pilot city for the MCRT expansion program.
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R10
By September 30, 2022, if Antioch is not willing to be a pilot program city, DHS identify and approach an alternate city and work with it on the recommendations related to Antioch.