REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
August 6, 2024
FROM
GEORGINA YOSHIOKA, Director, Department of Behavioral Health
SUBJECT
Title
Travel by San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Commissioners to Attend the 2024 National Alliance on Mental Illness California Annual Conference
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve travel and related expenses, in an amount not to exceed $2,650, for three San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Commissioners to attend the 2024 National Alliance on Mental Illness California Annual Conference in Anaheim from October 3, 2024, through October 4, 2024.
(Presenter: Georgina Yoshioka, Director, 252-5142)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item does not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The total estimated not to exceed cost of $2,650 for the travel and related expenses will be funded with 1991 Realignment funds. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in the Department of Behavioral Health’s (DBH) 2024-25 budget.
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Expense |
Cost |
Total Cost |
|
Mileage* |
$0.67 x 272 total miles |
$182 |
|
Registration |
$300 per attendee x three Commissioners |
$900 |
|
Meals |
Breakfast $11/day x three attendees x two days = $66 Lunch $15/day x three attendees x two days = $90 Dinner $24/day x three attendees x two days = $144 |
$300 |
|
Hotel |
$292/night for one night x three Commissioners (includes tourism fees/taxes) |
$876 |
|
Parking |
$65/day for one day x three attendees (overnight self-parking) |
$195 |
|
Contingency |
Unforeseen Expenses |
197 |
|
Total |
$2,650 |
*Rounded Amount
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
DBH is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) services to county residents experiencing severe mental illness and/or SUD. An integral part of the service delivery consists of working with the San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Commission (Commission) to improve services and enhance opportunities for the achievement of well-being.
The 2024 National Alliance on Mental Illness California Annual Conference (Conference) will allow Commissioners to collaborate and connect on the future of mental health. This conference will feature workshops, discussions, and access to leaders in mental health who will share their experience and recommendations for moving forward to mental health parity. Commissioners will gain valuable insight on collaborative efforts across the state and allow them the opportunity to engage in support networks specific to mental health and wellness throughout California.
The Board of Supervisors (Board) established the Commission in 1968, as provided for in Part 2 (Short-Doyle Act), Chapter 1, Section 5604(a) of the California Welfare and Institutions Code. The Commission’s purpose is to advocate for consumers, families, and County residents in the design and funding of behavioral health programs, and to advise the Board and the DBH Director on aspects of local behavioral health programs. Per County Code section 13.0618, expenses of board, commissions, and committee members (non-employees) on County business shall be paid by the County with prior Board approval.
Throughout the year, Commissioners attend and participate in various State and County events to share best practices as well as bring back innovative ideas to incorporate into the County’s behavioral health system of care. In addition, attendance at the Conference will enable the Commissioners to network with individuals from other counties and agencies increasing their knowledge of behavioral health programs, initiatives, services, and the latest legislative and policy developments relating to mental illness throughout California.
PROCUREMENT
N/A
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by Behavioral Health Contracts (Ellayna Hoatson, Contracts Supervisor, 388-0858) on July 12, 2024; County Counsel (Dawn Martin, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on July 12, 2024; Finance (Paul Garcia, Administrative Analyst, 386-8392) on July 19, 2024; and County Finance and Administration (Cheryl Adams, Deputy Executive Officer, 388-0238) July 22, 2024.