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Health department, board press for clearer reporting and possible on-site behavioral-health links at Salinas 'share center'
Summary
County health staff said community human services (CHS), the share center operator, refers clients identified at intake to behavioral-health providers and will compile data on referrals and outcomes; the board asked staff to return with additional analysis in March and discussed added notice to the board if a provider seeks to exit.
County health and social-services officials told the Board of Supervisors that people screened at the Salinas share center currently receive an intake assessment and are referred to off-site behavioral-health services when needed; CHS provides transportation when that is a barrier. Health staff said CHS is compiling additional data about how many clients needed mental-health or substance-use services, how many were linked, and…
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