New BHSA rules limit 'universal' prevention programs; county must refocus early'intervention work
County staff said state policy now allows 'indicated' (targeted) prevention but disallows broad 'universal' prevention under BHSA, forcing changes to some county suicide'prevention and populationwide outreach programs.
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As county staff walked through the Behavioral Health Services and Supports (BHSS) bucket, they emphasized a key change in allowable prevention activities. The state now distinguishes 'indicated prevention' (targeted interventions for individuals at elevated risk) from 'universal prevention' (broad population'level programs). County staff said universal prevention as defined by the state is no longer allowable under BHSA.
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