Behavioral Health Task Force Action Plan
OBJECTIVE BH.1.1 BY 2022, THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TASK FORCE (BHTF) WILL IDENTIFY RESOURCES TO FILL THREE “GAP SERVICES” FROM THE SEQUENTIAL INTERCEPT MODEL (SIM) MAPPING REPORT FOR WILLIAMSON COUNTY.
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STRATEGY BH.1.1.1 By Q1 2020, BHTF will prioritize top three identified gaps from the SIM.
STRATEGY BH.1.1.2 By Q1 2020, BHTF will determine action steps from the SIM to implement based on top three identified gaps.
STRATEGY BH.1.1.3 By Q2 2020, considering the recommendations of the BHTF, Williamson County and Bluebonnet Trails Community Services will jointly identify resources and funding available for addressing the top three identified gaps.
STRATEGY BH.1.1.4 By Q2 2020, BHTF will identify data required and develop MOUs to track data for the top three identified gaps.
OBJECTIVE BH.2.1 DURING THE 87TH TEXAS LEGISLATIVE SESSION, WILLIAMSON COUNTY WILL WORK WITH THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE TO INCREASE AND SUSTAIN LOCAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE THROUGH PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS.
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STRATEGY BH.2.1.1 By Q2 2020, BHTF will appoint a subcommittee to work with the Conference of Urban Counties, Texas Council of Community Centers, and Bluebonnet Trails Community Services to discuss identified gaps and determine action plan.
STRATEGY BH.2.1.2 By Q3 2020, BHTF subcommittee will provide legislative recommendations, develop talking points, and prepare standardized materials.
STRATEGY BH.2.1.3 By Q4 2020, BHTF will host legislators to discuss the future of behavioral healthcare in Williamson County. Consider discussion about local match to address identified gaps. Invite individuals with lived experience to share stories with legislature.
OBJECTIVE BH3.1 BY 2022, THE RATE OF PEOPLE INCARCERATED IN THE COUNTY JAIL WITH A MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE, AND/OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY (MH/SUD/IDD) DIAGNOSIS WILL DECREASE BY 10%.
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STRATEGY BH.3.1.1 By Q4 2020, BHTF will work with judges to develop and implement a pre-trial diversion program in the justice system to divert individuals arrested into resources and out of jail based on established risk assessment.
STRATEGY BH.3.1.2 By Q4 2022, Bluebonnet Trails Community Services will continue to identify individuals with high recidivism rates for arrest and connect them to appropriate services to support stability and reduce interaction with criminal justice system.
STRATEGY BH.3.1.3 By Q4 2022, BHTF will continue to work with local non-profit programs that provide support to individuals with MH/SUD/IDD to connect to resources to reduce criminal justice interactions.
OBJECTIVE BH.4.1 BY SPRING 2022, WILLIAMSON COUNTY WILL CREATE A DATA-INFORMED SUICIDE FATALITY REVIEW COMMITTEE TO IDENTIFY STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES IN THE CONTINUUM OF CARE.
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STRATEGY BH.4.1.1 By Q2 2021, Williamson County will improve suicide-related data collection by receiving all reported cases from all four precincts.
STRATEGY BH.4.1.2 By Q2 2022, BHTF will identify key professionals informing a suicide fatality review committee.
STRATEGY BH.4.1.3 By Q2 2022, BHTF will recruit key professionals and representatives from identified fields to join committee.
STRATEGY BH.4.1.4 Q3 2022, Suicide fatality review committee will define mission and scope of work within legally authorized ability to pursue Objective BH.4.1.
STRATEGY BH.4.1.5 By Q4 2022, BHTF will host first suicide fatality committee review meeting after reviewing ethical and legal concerns and receiving approval from leadership.
OBJECTIVE BH.4.2 BY SPRING 2022, WILLIAMSON COUNTY WILL WORK WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS, NON-PROFITS, CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, FIRST RESPONDERS AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF RISK FACTORS OF SUICIDE AND LIFESAVING RESOURCES AVAILABLE.
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STRATEGY BH.4.2.1 By Q2 2021, BHTF will establish subcommittee to increase knowledge of risk factors of suicide and lifesaving resources available.
STRATEGY BH.4.2.2 By Q4 2022, BHTF subcommittee will utilize testimonials of individuals who have benefited from mental health resources in the community, better utilizing media outlets to promote the accomplishments in the community.
STRATEGY BH.4.2.3 By Q4 2022, BHTF subcommittee and Alan’s Hope will develop coordinated local public service announcement (PSA) campaign to reduce stigma during Suicide Awareness Month.
STRATEGY BH.4.2.4 By Q4 2022, BHTF subcommittee and Alan’s Hope will develop suicide prevention guide for Williamson County to be made available on www.healthywilliamsoncounty.org.
STRATEGY BH.4.2.5 By Q4 2022, Alan’s Hope will develop an annual action plan with identified monthly deliverables for which the status will be reported to BHTF every January.
STRATEGY BH.4.2.6 By Q4 2022, BHTF will increase efforts Mental Health First Aid/Suicide Prevention Training to local businesses, schools, churches.
Child Youth Behavioral Health Task Force
OBJECTIVE BH.5.1 BY 2022, THE COMMUNITY WILL INCREASE THE NUMBER OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING (MOUS) FOCUSED ON BLENDING RESOURCES TO INCREASE ACCESS TO SERVICES
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STRATEGY BH.5.1.1 By Q4 2020, CYBHTF will create a database of available providers with notation of the existence of a resource provided/MOU. This may facilitate expansion of resources provided/MOUs via access to students from alternative campuses.
STRATEGY BH.5.1.2 By Q4 2021, CYBHTF will meet with local behavioral healthcare entities (that don’t already have an MOU/resource provided with partner agencies) to determine needed services for students
STRATEGY BH.5.1.3 By Q4 2021, CYBHTF will outreach (face to face) with the ISDs who do not have behavioral health services on campus and/or are rural districts (Granger, Bartlett, Jarrell, Taylor).
STRATEGY BH.5.1.4 By Q4 2022, CYBHTF will showcase successful Williamson County school district and behavioral health agency partnerships to increase awareness of services rendered and how to implement collaborative partnerships.
OBJECTIVE BH.6.1 BY 2022, THE CHILD YOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TASK FORCE WILL FILL THREE IDENTIFIED “GAP SERVICES” RELATED TO FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES.
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STRATEGY BH.6.1.1 By Q4 2020, CYBHTF will map continuum of care for family support services to identify gaps.
STRATEGY BH.6.1.2 By Q4 2020, CYBHTF will review and prioritize gaps through SIM, mapping with ISDs, family listening sessions, CHIP activities, and additional data collection venues.
STRATEGY BH.6.1.3 By Q2 2021, CYBHTF Determine action steps to fill prioritized gaps that will increase family support services.
OBJECTIVE BH.7.1 BY 2022, THE COMMUNITY WILL INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS SUPPORTING A WHOLE SCHOOL EVIDENCE-BASED TRAUMA-INFORMED SEL FRAMEWORK.
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STRATEGY BH.7.1.1 By Q4 2020, CYBHTF will create a trauma-informed/SEL County Committee comprised of district specialists/stakeholders. This allows for collaboration and brainstorming of SEL implementation across school districts.
STRATEGY BH.7.1.2 By Q4 2020, CYBHTF will focus the 2020 Mental Health in Schools Conference on SEL implementation best practices and identify a qualified keynote speaker.
STRATEGY BH.7.1.3 By Q4 2021, CYBHTF will identify top best practice curriculum and model schools (e.g. Georgetown ISD “SEL Academy”) in Williamson County.
STRATEGY BH.7.1.4 By Q4 2021, CYBHTF will share and advocate for best practice curriculum and model schools with Committee members.
LifeSteps Coalition
OBJECTIVE BH.8.1 BY 2024, LIFESTEPS WILL IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES TO DECREASE TOBACCO AND NICOTINE AND UNDERAGE USE.
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STRATEGY BH.8.1.1 Increase education in schools and community at-large about health risks and underage smoking laws.
STRATEGY BH.8.1.2 Partner with local enforcement to monitor tobacco sales to minors and increase retailers education.
STRATEGY BH.8.1.3 Promote tobacco cessation resources and State Quitline.
STRATEGY BH.8.1.4 Partner with youth groups to build Say What groups to promote peer-to-peer influence.
STRATEGY BH.8.1.5 Increase education in schools and community at-large about health risks and underage smoking laws.
OBJECTIVE BH.9.1 BY 2024, LIFESTEPS WILL IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES TO DECREASE ALCOHOL USE BY YOUTH.
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STRATEGY BH.9.1.1 Raise awareness about social hosting and underage drinking laws.
STRATEGY BH.9.1.2 Work with local alcohol license holders to reinforce underage drinking laws.
STRATEGY BH.9.1.3 Partner with local enforcement to monitor alcohol sales to minors and increase retailer’s education.
STRATEGY BH.9.1.4 Increase educational presentations and/or workshops about consequences of underage drinking and resilience skills.
STRATEGY BH.9.1.5 Promote Screening , Brief Intervention & Referral to Treatment (SBIRT ).
STRATEGY BH.9.1.6 Conduct focus groups or surveys related to social norms about underage drinking.
STRATEGY BH.9.1.7 Raise the number of peer-to-peer leadership groups.
Maternal and Infant Health
OBJECTIVE BH.10.1 BY 2022, WILLIAMSON COUNTY WILL INCREASE THE NUMBER OF TRAINED MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS ON THE POSTPARTUM HEALTH ALLIANCE OF TEXAS (PPHA TX) DIRECTORY BY 50%.
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STRATEGY BH.10.1.1 By Q4 2020, MIH will identify maternal mental health providers in Williamson County that could potentially be trained and/or join PPHA Provider Directory.
STRATEGY BH.10.1.2 By Q2 2021, MIH will determine an effective messaging and outreach campaign to promote the benefits and incentives of joining the PPHA Directory.
STRATEGY BH.10.1.3 By Q4 2021, MIH will promote postpartum support trainings to providers (e.g. 2-Day and Advanced In-Person PMD Certificate Trainings, PPHA training in Williamson County).
STRATEGY BH.10.1.4 By Q4 2022, MIH will encourage identified providers to join PPHA directory.
OBJECTIVE BH11.1 BY 2022, WILLIAMSON COUNTY WILL IDENTIFY THREE MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH “SERVICE GAPS” AND FILL WITH AFFORDABLE SERVICES.
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STRATEGY BH.11.1.1 By Q2 2021, MIH will partner with universities to conduct assessment to determine maternal mental health gaps in Williamson County.
STRATEGY BH.11.1.2 By Q2 2021, MIH will survey and conduct focus groups with community (e.g. individuals currently receiving mental health support, hospitals, OBGYN and pediatricians, Medicaid recipients, and mental health providers) on topics such as “Top Favorite Resources of Maternal Mental Health,” what services they are able to receive, potential social determinants of health barriers, favorite places of service referral.
STRATEGY BH.11.1.3 By Q4 2021, MIH will develop action plan to fill identified gaps.
OBJECTIVE BH12.1 BY 2025, WILLIAMSON COUNTY WILL ESTABLISH PEER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR MOMS IN EVERY CITY.
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STRATEGY BH.12.1.1 By Q4 2020, MIH will identify peer support training / program (e.g. Postpartum Support International).
STRATEGY BH.12.1.2 By Q4 2020, MIH will identify location (whether in-person or online format, whether it is in Health Equity Zone(s) to host peer support trainings/programs.
STRATEGY BH.12.1.2 By Q4 2021, MIH will recruit, train, and mentor leaders / women to become peer support group facilitators.
STRATEGY BH.12.1.1 By Q4 2021, MIH will recruit mothers through existing mom-related groups, mom events, organizations, and workshops.
STRATEGY BH.12.1.2 By Q4 2022, MIH will establish and sustain three peer support groups.