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Commissioners approve MOU to develop community behavioral health implementation plan and coordinator position
Summary
The board agreed to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Reidsville Area Foundation and partners to develop a five-year collaborative implementation plan for a countywide behavioral health initiative and to draft a position description and budget for a community plan coordinator.
The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners voted to authorize county staff to negotiate a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Reidsville Area Foundation and community partners to develop and implement a community behavioral health plan.
Dawn Sharaba, executive director of the Reidsville Area Foundation, presented a plan compiled by eight local funders and community partners after a Crescendo Consulting Group assessment. Sharaba said the work engaged 61 individuals from 37 organizations and produced 77 community-based strategies across five focus areas: advocacy, awareness, prevention, access to care and workforce. The plan includes strategy worksheets, quick-win options and longer-term…
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