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Orange County pre-selected for court-based mental health navigator funding
Summary
County officials said Orange County was pre-selected for a state Court-Based Mental Health Navigator initiative; a virtual overview meeting for selected counties is scheduled for Oct. 1, 2024.
During the commissioner report, Lacey Trimble said Orange County was pre-selected to participate in a state funding opportunity for Court-Based Mental Health Navigators. These specialists are intended to work inside courts to connect people with behavioral health supports, coordinating with criminal justice and treatment providers.
Trimble said the county will attend a virtual meeting for selected counties on Oct. 1, 2024, to learn about funding requirements and technical assistance. The minutes record the pre-selection but do not include staffing plans, budget amounts, or implementation timelines for Orange County.
