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D47112EB83ACDFF787258B7900688C12 Hearing Summary

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION PRESENTATION

INTERIM COMMITTEE TREATMENT OF PERSONS WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DISORDERS IN THE CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS
Date Aug 14, 2024
Location SCR 352

Behavioral Health Administration Presentation - Committee Discussion Only


	01:01:59 PM	Dannette Smith, Commissioner of the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), spoke about the agency's goals and mission. She discussed the vision and priorities of the BHA moving forward. The BHA slide deck is located here: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/bhdcjs_presentation_8_14_24.pptx_2.pdf
	01:08:41 PM	Erin Wester, Deputy Commissioner of of BHA, spoke about reforming and strengthening the behavioral health safety net system with new requirements and accountability. She spoke about available resources, including walk-in centers and the 988 phone line. She continued to explain the BHA Peformance Hub and available data.
	01:15:55 PM	Deputy Commissioner Wester next discussed crisis professional training and the administrative service organization road map. She also spoke about increased transparency and improved timelines, the children and youth implementation plan, and next steps.
	01:18:35 PM	The committee members asked questions about the BHA and its priorities.
	01:31:25 PM	Dialogue continued between the panel and members of the committee about coordination systems, grievance and complaint process, crisis professional training, and other related behavioral health topics.