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Adopt a resolution to designate Crestwood Behavioral Health's Solano Crisis Stabilization Unit as a California Welfare and Institutions Code ?? 5150/5585.50/5585.55 involuntary detention facility for evaluation and treatment of adults, children, and adolescents who are experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) recommends that the Board adopt a resolution to designate Crestwood Behavioral Health's Solano Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) as a California Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) ?? 5150/5585.50/5585.55 involuntary detention facility for evaluation and treatment of adults, children, and adolescents who are experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On June 12, 2018, the Board approved a contract with Crestwood Behavioral Health to provide 23-hour crisis stabilization services. Crestwood is an experienced provider of mental health services and achieves recovery-oriented outcomes through setting and adhering to optimal standards guided by best practices, core values, and integrity. H&SS recommends that the Board certify Crestwood Behavioral Health as a WIC ?? 5150/5585.50/5585.55 facility to provide a safe environment for clients with serious and/or acute mental illness of all age groups. According to Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Licensing and Certification Division, in order to designate the CSU facility as a WIC ?? 5150/5585.50/5585.55 certain requirements are essential:
* The Mental Health Director needs to request approval for such designation from DHCS on behalf of the Board of Supervisors;
* The request must be accompanied by a formal Board of Supervisors adopted resolution indicating approval of the WIC ?? 5150/5585.50/5585.55 designation and authorizing the facility that is designated for 23-hour and 59-minute evaluation...
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