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Commission hears state and federal policy notices that could affect local harm reduction, provider directories and counselor certification
Summary
Commissioners on Aug. 6 were briefed on federal and state policy changes that staff said could restrict use of some federal funds for harm reduction, require additional data sharing for HUD‑funded programs, and change counselor education and provider‑directory requirements.
PLUMAS COUNTY, Calif. — Plumas County behavioral health commissioners on Aug. 6 heard several policy and regulatory updates that staff said could affect local programs, workforce planning and data practices.
Kendra (first name only in the transcript), a commissioner who summarized federal notices she received, said the White House issued an executive action that took effect July 24 and that, in her reading, included limits on the use of some federal SUD and SAMHSA grants for harm reduction activities and safe consumption sites; she said the executive action also included requirements that could require HUD‑funded providers to share certain health‑related data with law enforcement. Kendra described the changes as potentially significant for local partners and said…
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