INTEGRATION IN THE FIELD: COUNTY INITIATIVES

MERCED COUNTY

Journey to Integration:Opportunities & Challenges

Mental Health Services Act

The passing of MHSA provides an opportunity to increase funding, personnel and other resources to support county mental health programs.

In its implementation responsibilities under the MHSA, DMH pledges to look beyond business as usual to help build a system where access will be easier, services are more effective, out-of-home and institutional care are reduced and stigma toward those with mental illness or serious emotional disturbance not longer exist.

Community Outreach Program Engagement and Education (COPE)

The focus of COPE is to reach the unserved and racial disparate populations throughout Merced County

The primary focus is the development and continual engagement of collaborative system that relies on community based organizations .

COPE has further enhanced services by collaboration with agency partners, law enforcement, and other departments.

COPE

COPE clinicians partner with primary health clinics:

Livingston Medical Group—Hilmar Medical Group

Dos Palos Rural Health Center

Family Care

Master Agreement with Mercy Medical Center

SAMHSASubstance Abuse Counselor

Livingston—Hilmar Medical Group

MOU—formalize structure

Blue Shield Grant—California Inst. for Mental Health

Total Integration

Integration with other FQHCs

Castle Family Health Centers

Golden Valley Health Centers