ORDER NO. 30214
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 1 FOR MENTAL HEALTH
CRISIS FUNDING
Came to be heard this the 26th day of March, 2007, with a motion made by
Commissioner Letz, seconded by Commissioner Baldwin. The Court unanimously
approved by vote of 4-0-0 to:
Approve the Resolution in support of a portion of House Bill 1, which will provide
Mental Health Crisis Funding.
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MADE BY: -Pat Tinley _ OFFICE: County Judge_
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adoption of Resolution in support of a portion of House Bill 1 which will provide
Mental Health Crisis Funding.
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RESOLUTION
A Resolution of Kerr County Commissioners' Court regarding the Mental Health Crisis in Texas
and Its Impact on Texas Jails and Communities
WHEREAS It is estimated That there arc approximately 54,255 individuals requiring mental
health crisis services annually in Texas; and
WHEREAS I'he inability of Texas [o serve these individuals adequately results in significant
impacts upon hospital emergency rooms, county jails and law enforcement: and
WHEREAS The Department of State Health Services earlier this year established a C'xisis
Services Redesign Committee to develop recommendations for mental health
crisis services that are delivered through the local mental health authorities; and
WHEREAS The Committee recommended the following core services be available in
communities to treat psychiatric emergencies:
• Crisis hotline services
• Psychiatric emergency services with extended observation
services (23 to 48 hours)
• Crisis outpatient services
• Community crises residential services
• Mobile outreach services and
• Crisis intervention team (CIT) mental health deputy /peace
officer programs; and
WHEREAS The Department of State Health Services is requesting $82 million in their
Appropriation Exceptional Item to begin implementation of a "mental health
crisis system redesign.' ;now therefore it be
RESOLVED That the Commissioners' Court of the County of Kerr, Texas does hereby declare
its support for the Appropriation Exceptional Item recommended by the
Department of State Health Services; and
RESOLVED That a copy of this Resolution be sent to the Chairmen and Clerks of the House
Appropriations Committee and Senate Finance Committee.
ADOPTED THIS 26`h day of March, 2007
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Williat'tt H. Williams, Commissioner
Precinct 2
race Oehler, Commissioner
Precinct 4
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H. A. "Buster" Ba win, Commissioner
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mom: Dawn Nalezny [dnalezny@hillcountry.orgj
nt: Thursday, March 22, 2007 2:02 PM
~fa; Judge Pat Tinley (E-mail)
Subject: Resolution
Attachments: Kerr MH Resolution.doc
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Kerr MH
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Attached for your consideration ~s a draft Resolution declaring support for Mental Health
Crisis Funding requested by the Department of State Health Services.
The Department of State Health Services Exceptional Item Request of $82.3 million for
community based crisis interventions services was voted out of House Appropriations
Committee today as a part of HB 1 mcvirg toward a debate cn the House floor Thursday,
March 29th. House Appropriations has recommended $34.8 Million for Crisis Funding. House
Appropriations moved from $54.8 million due to pressure to fund CHIP restoration. Senate
Finance voted today to fund Crisis Services at $52 Million.
Thank you for your consideration and please contact David Weden at 830-792-3300 ext. 253
if you have any questions or need additional information.
Dawn Nalezny
,~cecutive Assistant/ Board Liaison
~ Water Street, Suite 300
~,~~rrville, Texas 78028
830-792-3300 ext. 259
830-792-5771 fax
email: dnalezny@hillcountry.org
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A Resolution RegaMing The Mental Health Crisis In Texas,
Its Impact on Texas Jails And Communities
Whereas, it is estimated that there are approximately 54,255 individuals requiring
mental health crisis services annually in Texas; and
Whereas, the inability of Texas to serve these individuals adequately results in
significant impacts upon hospital emergency rooms, county jails and law enforcement; and
Whereas, The Department of State Health Services earlier this year established a
Crisis Services Redesign Committee to develop recommendations for mental health crisis
services that are delivered through the local mental health authorities; and
Whereas, the Committee recommended the following core services be available in
communities to treat psychiatric emergencies:
• Crisis hotline services
• Psychiatric emergency services with extended observation services (23 to 48
hours)
• Crisis outpatient services
• Community crisis residential services
• Mobile outreach services and
• Crisis intervention team (CI77 mental health deputy/peace officer programs; and
Whereas, The Department of State Health Services is requesting $82 million in their
Appropriation Exceptional Item to begin implementation of a "mental health crisis system
redesign."
Now, therefore, be it Resolved that the Commissioners' Court of the County of
Kerr, Texas does hereby declare its support for the Appropriation Exceptional Item
recommended by the Department of State Health Services.
Be it Further Resolved that a copy of this Resolution be sent to the Chairmen and
Clerks of the House Appropriations Committee and the Senate Finance Committee.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the above Resolution was unanimously
passed on this the day of , 2007.
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