IMHPAC: Child & Adolescent Subcommittee Minutes 04/21/2023

Members-Michelle Churchey-Mims, Chris O'Hara, Amy Starin, Emily LeFew

Public-

DMH staff-

I. Attendance, call to order

II. Review and approval of minutes -Amy moved and Emily seconded.

III. Overview of committee goals, mission & time frames Raise up children's issues and advise DMH and IMHPAC committee.

IV. New Business-

Block grant meeting next 4/25/23

Looking forward to Dana Weiner's presentation to discuss next month how this committee can give recommendations, be a part of the process.

Discussed a question from Behavioral Health Workforce Center on role of paraprofessional and whether should be parent. Question of type of intervention-support vs intervention. Is defining an either/or overly restrictive and will create a barrier. Are evidence based models being considered?

V. Old Business/Updates n/a

VI. Vote on previously proposed measures- n/a

VII. Review of next steps-

VIII. Public comments-n/a

IX. The committee meets virtually on the third Friday of each month at 12:30-1:30 p.m. All are welcome. Next meeting 5/19/23