Riverside County Grand Jury
• 2007-2008
Riverside County Department of Mental Health, Mental Health Outpatient Clinic, Banning, California
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
MHOPC in Banning currently does not offer families and caregivers parenting classes. Families and caregivers of children along with teens with emotional and behavioral disturbances need guidance in understanding their children and teens’ emotional needs.
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R1
MHOPC in Banning must establish parenting classes for families and caregivers who seek help and guidance.
F2
At the present time, the building doesn’t have adequate exterior lighting fixtures on the sides or corners of the building. The existing exterior lighting fixtures at the clinic are in need of repair and maintenance. This will improve safety conditions for the staff.
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R2
As set forth in the lease agreement, the Lessor, in cooperation with the Riverside County Real Estate Division Director, immediately inspect all exterior light fixtures for repair or replacement at MHOPC. This provision is found in the leasing contract under Section 10, Repair and Maintenance. Install exterior lighting, e.g. halogen, which provides greater luminosity, on the two front corners of the building at the entrance and exit driveways. This will provide security lighting for the clinic’s staff while walking to and from the clinic. 2
F3
A toll free telephone number was established approximately five years ago, to allow the community the opportunity to contact the Department of Mental Health Clinics in the Banning and Desert Region area. This toll free number has since been disconnected for over a year.
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R3
The Director of RCDMH must re-connect and advertise the toll free telephone number allowing people in the Banning and Desert Region areas the ability to seek help and support from the Mental Health Clinics.
F4
The Director of the Riverside County Department of Mental Health (RCDMH), who has been in office for more than two years, has yet to visit MHOPC in Banning.
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R4
The Director of the RCDMH must schedule annual visits to MHOPC in Banning. These visits could ensure that the MHOPC is providing quality service. Report Issued: 06/25/08 Report Public: 06/27/08 Response Due: 09/23/08 3
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