Presentation to Consolidated Planning Advisory Workgroup May 7, 2009

Background Novel, Creative, and/or Ingenious Approach Contributes to Learning Inclusive and Representative of Unserved/Underserved Individuals MHSOAC’s “Innovation Resource Paper”

Community Program Planning CPP Funds CPP Process Local Review 30-Day Public Comment Public Hearing

Definition of Innovation Contributes to Learning Introduces New MH Practices/Approaches Makes a Change to an Existing MH Practice /Approach Introduces New Application to MHS of Community- driven Practice/Approach That Has Been Successful in Non-MH Setting

Innovation Requirements Voluntary Participation Essential Purposes of Innovation Increase Access Services Underserved Groups Increase Quality of Services Better Outcomes Promote Interagency Collaboration

Requirements, cont’d Time Limited (Pilot/Demonstration Project) Reporting Annual Report Final Innovation Report Non-Supplant Leveraging of Resources (Expected) Transition to CSS or PEI Funding (Optional)

MHSA General Standards Community Collaboration Cultural Competence Client Driven MHS Family Driven MHS Wellness, Recovery, Resilience Focus Integrated Service Experience

Examples of Innovation Projects LGBTQ TAY Project Psychiatric Service Dogs Other

Innovation Work Plan County Certification (Exhibit A) CPP Process & Local Review (Exhibit B) Work Plan Narrative (Exhibit C) Work Plan Description (Exhibit D) Funding Request (Exhibit E) Projected Revenues and Expenditures (Exhibit F)

Submission and Approval Process To DMH and MHSOAC 60 Days to Review Plan & Approve Funds

For more information, contact: Sherry Bradley, MHSA Team Project Manager, at (925) , or