Mental Health/Early intervention/ntelectua Disabilities Program Butler County Human Services Conference Room and via Zoom  Board Minutes May 16, 2024  Board Members in Attendance: Commissioner Kevin Boozel Mr. Shawn Pugh Ms. Shirley Warburton MH/EI/ID Administrative Office: Mr. Brandon Savochka Ms. Sarah Wearing Ms. Tara Hamilton Visitors: Call to Order  Dr. Kathy Selvaggi Ms. Catheryn Heakins Ms. Susan Stover Mr. Cory Achezinski Ms. Grace Abbruzzese  Ms. Bette Peoples, Grapevine Center  Ms. Warburton called the: meeting to order at 3:06j p.m. Introductions were: made.  Public Comment for Agenda Items There were noj public comments. Approval of Minutes  Ms. Warburton asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the February 15, 2024 meeting.  Mr. Pugh made ai motion to approve, Ms. Warburton seconded.  Ini favor: Opposed: Abstentions 0  6 0  Mental Health Report  Ms. Hamilton gave the Mental Health Report in Ms. Rettig' s absence. May 15th to 'March on the Capital' for funding for mental health services.  She reported the Western Region Community Support Program sent two busses to the capital on Ms. Hamilton gave as summary of CSP events. The Wellness Walk will be held on May 17. They will start at Diamond Park and walk to the Grapevine. There will be food and activities outdoors at the Grapevine. The Speaker Jam will bel held on June 12 at the Masonic Shelter in Alameda The County Suicide Coalition has created cards to distribute at various events. They plan to attach the cards to rubber ducks, that have the phone number 988 printed on them, and distribute  Park.  them at the Butler Bantam Jeep Festival in June.  1  MHEIID. Advisory Board Meeting  May 16, 2024    Ms. Hamilton reported the OMHSAS Policy Director visited the end ofFebruary and toured We held two meetings with Law Enforcement, 911, EMS, Crisis, and aj person with lived experience to talk about how to work better together. Staff from the Aging office will givea Ms. Hamilton gave a summary oft the Crisis Intervention Training that was held the week of April 15. There were 20 participants. The next training will be the week of September 30. Shei reported there are 801 to 85 children on the IBHS waitlist. We keep an open RFP on the Carelon website. Two more providers will be coming into the network during the next couple MHY's adaptation to the MST-PSB program was approved and the rates have been finalized. Our Quality AssuranccComplance position is still vacant. The position will be revised and then Our Human Services Block Grant Hearings were. held on April 24 with the Community Support  CCR's crisis program, North Street, and the Grapevine drop-in center.  presentation at the next meeting.  months.  We can begin to roll this program out to the community.  reposted.  Program (CSP) and on May 9 with Butler Collaborative for Families (BCF).  Early Intervention Report  Ms. Wearing reported the Early Intervention numbers for February, March and April 2024. In February there was ai total of491 children; 455 were active with plans and 36 were enrolled in Inl March there was ai total of499 children; 464 were active with plans and 35 were enrolled in In April there was a total of511 children; 475 were active with plans and 36 were enrolled in  tracking. tracking. tracking.  Intellectual Disabilities Report  Ms. Wearing provided copies oft the summer newsletter, 'The Vision' for the Board. She gave an overview oft the articles, events, and activities including the annual Butler County Picnic to be Ms. Wearing reported we are going to begin our fiscal year renewal rollover this month. All the plans in our program have to be flipped from this fiscal year to next fiscal year. The state will host the regional employment symposium at the Monarch Institute on June 12. Participants in the program, employers, and folks that provide employment services are invited. Individuals who are employed and their teams will describe how having aj job made a difference  held on June 19 at the Succop Nature Park.  2  MHEIID Advisory Board Meeting  May 16, 2024    in their lives. Representatives: from the Office of] Developmental programs (ODP), the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), and the Bureau of Special Education will discuss collaboration Ms. Wearing gave an overview ofhow the 28 new waiver slots will be used and how it will help  across systems.  us to enroll even more: individuals on the waiting list for the waivers.  Fiscal Report New Business  Mr. Achezinski reviewed the fiscal report which was through March 31,2024.  MH/EI/ID Administrator Report  Mr. Savochka reported that both Human Services Block Grant hearings were well attended. A new theme that emerged this yeari is the need for people tol have connections; in-person relationships within their community, in order to have a strong support system to help find the Mr. Savochka reported the Recovery Center is officially open. The Center was funded by opioid settlement funds, and reinvestment funds through HealthChoices. The Center is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:00 to 7:00. They are planning a cookout for Memorial Day. Glade Run committed to have the Warming Center for next year. Their golftournament fundraiser is scheduled for September 27. Last year's golft tournament raised $30,000 whichi is Mr. Savochka announced that Butler County was selected to host the PACHSA Summer Showcase this year and it will bel held on June 20 and 21. We will present several ofour programs on the morning oft the first day, one ofwhich will be the ID Family Engagement program. Ini the afternoon we will visit our different programs within the County, including the Mr. Savochka reported that he had the opportunity to speak to some of our local legislators on May 3 about funding for mental health. There has not been an increase in thel last ten to twelve years. Last year's $20 million increase worked out to only $223,000 for our county, which was less than 5% of our overall base funds. Our Crisis cost increased $470,000. A $201 million increase is on the proposed budget this year and while we are thankful that it is starting to be discussed, it will continue to be a struggle because we have made al huge commitment to our  supports they need.  about 40% ofthe overall budget for the Warming Center.  Recovery Center, Crisis, and Family Connections.  Crisis program in this County. Board Reappointment:  Board Members' Concerns/Commenty/Amnouncements  Ms. Warburton asked the Board for approval toi reappoint Susan Stover to serve a third term on  thel board. Ms. Heakins made ai motion to approve, Mr. Pugh seconded.  In favor: Opposed:  6 0  3  MHEID. Advisory Board) Meeting  May 16, 2024    Abstentions 0  Board Reappointment  Ms. Warburton asked thel Board for approval to reappoint Dr. Kathy Selvaggi to serve a second term on the board. Ms. Stover made ai motion to approve, Mr. Pugh seconded.  In favor: Opposed: Abstentions 0  6 0  Board Appointment  Ms. Warburton asked thel Board for approval to appoint Rebecca Clouse to serve on the board.  Mr. Pugh made ai motion to approve, Ms. Stover seconded.  Ini favor: Opposed: Abstentions 0  6 0  Public Comment for General Items from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Adjournment  Ms. Bette Peoples announced that Recovery Fest will bel held at the Grapevine Center on June 28  As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:48 p.m.  4  MHEIID. Advisory Board Meeting  May 16, 2024    APPROVED, ASTO FORMAT: Backr Pete Szura, Chaiyperson   d ctoues Susan Stover, Board Secretary  SUBMITTED BY:  daAlyph cc: Mr. Richard Latsko, OMHSAS Advisory Board Members  Ms. Michele O'Toole, Western Regional Program Manager  5  MHEIID Advisory Board] Meeting  May 16, 2024