Illinois Mental Health Planning and Advising Council Meeting-Minutes 01/04/2024

Illinois Mental Health Planning and Advising Council Meeting Minutes

(approved by Members03/07/2024)

January 04, 2024 - 12:30pm

Co-Chair: Sue Schroeder & Ray Connor

  • Attendees: Amy Starin, Emily LeFew, Jacob Meeks, Joan Lodge, Jessica Gimeno, Lee Ann Reinert, Matthew Fishback, Michael Davis, Michelle Churchey-Mims, Nannette Larson, Ray Connor, Sarah Scruggs, Scott Block, Shirley Davis, Susan Schroeder, Thane Dykstra.
  • Call to Order/Introductions: 12:36 pm meeting called to order by Ray Connor
  • Approval of November 2, 2023 Minutes: (All) motion to approve: motion to approve Scott Block seconded Mike Davis, (all say aye)
  • Division of Mental Health Report: (Director Albert, Lee Ann Reinert, Brock Dunlap, Nanette Larson, Ryan Rollinson, Lisa Betz)
    • Lee Ann Reinert: staffing changes-Irwin Kerzner contract has ended, acknowledgement of his work with block grant planning. Christina Smith is a legislative and policy maker who will resume Irwin's duties and other leadership duties related to the block grant. Nic Pleshe Executive II, works with Christina and assisting with IMHPAC duties. At the request of the Development committee to conduct another membership demographic survey-results of the survey are aggregated but not intended to self-identify individuals.
    • DMH has successfully submitted the 988 Action Plan to the GA as required.
    • Strengthen and Transforming Crisis Care; HFS, DMH Chief Behavioral Health office, working closely together. stakeholder group to be involved. First meeting Dev. 12th next meeting scheduled for January. There has been a daily focus on interoffice collaboration to increase communication and increase visibility of alignment.
    • Lisa Betz; children's mental health portal signed a contract with vendor. Positions have been posted and filled to continue to kick off the portal.
  • Committee Reports:
    • C&A (Michelle Churchey-Mims): a letter was submitted to the Director Albert to address concerns as recommended by Director Albert. Minutes were sent out to membership for review. Amy Starin shared the recommendations and potential Action Steps, the committee is open to new membership.
    • Development Committee: (Chair Nannette Larson): Sarah Scruggs is interested in serving on the Development Committee, other members of the committee were supportive of Sarah contribution. Mike Davis has offered to serve as Co-chair of the Development Committee as well. Present a slate of continued membership and tentative membership. (see committee minutes for names). Do not wish to continue membership Joan Hartman and Mike Miroux. The council approved Sarah Scruggs to be part of the Development Committee and for Mike Davis to be slated for co-chair of the Development Committee. All members up for continued membership to the full council-slate was approved by membership. Decision made not to review any tentative membership until a review of membership requirements by statue is reviewed with regards to consumer representation.
    • Adult Inpatient (Shirley Davis) meeting not held due to technical difficulties.
    • Justice Committee Report: (Scott Block) last committee minutes were distributed to the membership. Next meeting Feb. 12th at 2:00pm the committee is in need of members. Block Grant funding division to continue to improve forensic services and restoration repair. The court has made some guidance to improve their role in fitness restoration. DCFS Director new person to focus on youth, including social emotional disturbances (SED). DMH/DHS NOFO anticipated for Suggested how this program can be potentially improved, awaiting feedback from community stakeholders. Required communication with probation departments to increase system communications and referrals. Geographic coverage of that program is necessary (20 providers currently). Peer Support in Justice systems and the value will be discussion points for future meetings.
  • HFS Report Lee Ann Reinert- on behalf of Kristine Herman spoke of strong collaboration for peer services related to crisis services. Strengthening stakeholder. Part of the ACT is the DDMH convene stakeholder to review eligibility requirements for those engagement specialists as a part of 590 grant. SUPR all three state agencies are doing work and there are differences in models/requirements approaches. Progress is being made to work collaboratively for clarity as we continue to integrate the crisis care continuum. Providers may find challenges with different rules, public funders. Trying to define these with Stakeholder engagement, the meetings and discussion will continue.
  • New Business:
    • Amy Starin spoke of CCBHC in IL and how this model of care will reduce the silos. Lee Ann Reinert did provide an update on Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). The goal is to have a community-based system of well-being. Comprehensive, wrap around services, outreach engagement and prevention. IL had a planning grant from SAMHSA several years ago to move forward with CCBHC in the state and to develop a Prospective Payment System (PPS) rate. IL has 17 CCBHC's in the state through a variety of providers. HFS is applying to participate in the demonstration along with the other certified CCBHC's in the state. There is promise for the future on how to make services/programs available through this model of care which previously was not funded FFS or reimbursed by Medicaid. Several committee members requested a more formal presentation on CCBHC's and how to address rural needs of individuals served. FS Report Kristine Herman- on behalf of Lee Ann Reinert spoke of strong collaboration for peer services related to crisis services. Strengthening stakeholder.
  • Public Comment: None
  • Motion to adjourn: Motion to adjourn made by Michelle Churchey-Mims and seconded by Mike Davis, meeting adjourned at 1:30pm.
  • Next Council meeting: March 7, 2024

Respectfully submitted,

Joan Lodge, IMHPAC Secretary