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Clallam County approves a slate of behavioral‑health contracts amid public calls for clearer metrics
Summary
The Clallam County Board on Jan. 27 approved multiple behavioral‑health agreements recommended by its advisory board while several residents urged stronger metrics and enforcement to ensure accountability for public dollars.
The Board of Clallam County Commissioners on Jan. 27 approved a package of behavioral‑health contracts recommended by the Behavioral Health Advisory Board and county staff, and heard public comments pressing for stronger metrics and oversight of nonprofit contractors.
County staff told the board the funds come from a dedicated one‑tenth of one percent behavioral‑health tax and commonly flow through the Salish Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization (BHASO) to support therapeutic courts, clinical services, and community providers. Program staff described a two‑year contracting cycle, epidemiology support for reporting, and a review process that begins with volunteer review panels.
Public commenters urged greater accountability. “I do not think you should…
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