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Summit County moves to secure behavioral‑health services, approves FY25 area plan and directs contract negotiations

Summit County Council · May 1, 2024
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Summary

Council convened as the county’s Behavioral Health Local Authority to approve the FY25 area plan and budget; it asked staff to negotiate an extension with HealthyU, pursue a UTech school‑based services contract and to prepare plans in case the county must become a direct provider.

The Summit County Council convened as the Behavioral Health Local Authority on May 1 and approved the local authority’s FY25 area plan and budget, directing staff to submit the plan to the state Office of Substance Use and Mental Health for continued funding.

Aaron (behavioral health director) and Pamela (behavioral‑health staff) outlined a program summary, including federal/state funding lines, a projected $264,000 increase in state funding with a county match change, and program highlights such as the Thrive school‑based…

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