Placer County Grand Jury
• 2015-2016
Placer County Grand Jury Placer County Implements Assisted Outpatient Treatment
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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
F1
When the Placer County Board of Supervisors adopted Laura’s Law, Placer County moved quickly and comprehensively to plan for and implement this program.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Laura’s Law is an effective legal option in delivering needed mental health services in Placer County.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Laura’s Law has been useful in encouraging voluntary participation in mental health services.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
There has been limited usage of Laura’s Law since its implementation.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
There has been insufficient outreach to medical and educational professionals and the general public beyond the limited distribution of a basic flyer. Conclusion To date, Laura’s Law has proven to be an effective option to support client participation in outpatient mental health services. Placer County successfully planned for and implemented Laura’s Law with the noted exception of the public awareness effort.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Placer County Health and Human Services expand current information outreach efforts to make medical and education professionals, as well as the general population, more aware of Laura’s Law. This would include the Law’s benefits, qualifications and operational policies. Request For Responses: Recommendations Requiring Response Response Due Date Mr. Jeff Brown R1 August 31, 2016 Director, Health and Human Services 3091 County Center Drive #290 Auburn, CA, 95603 Copies sent to: Ms. Maureen Bauman Director, Placer County Adult System of Care 11512 Ave B Auburn, CA, 95603 Mr. David Boesch Chief Executive Officer, Placer County 175 Fulweiler Ave. Auburn, CA 95603
Conclusions 1
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CL1To date, Laura’s Law has proven to be an effective option to support client participation in outpatient mental health services. Placer County successfully planned for and implemented Laura’s Law with the noted exception of the public awareness effort.