The CIBHS Small County Consultation project assists the small
counties in California. Because of their unique challenges, small
county behavioral health staff require special supports, training
and technical assistance that is tailored to their needs in
provider capacity, demographics, workforce, and system’s
infrastructure. CIBHS provides support through a series of
in-person presentations, conference calls, web-based trainings,
and an annual strategic planning meeting focused on issues and
topics that help improve local behavioral health services.
Mike Geiss, Geiss Consulting, offers small counties the
opportunity to gain a better understanding of the behavioral
health fiscal issues and policies presented and discussed at the
most recent County Behavioral Health Directors Association of
California (CBHDA) Financial Services committee such as the
Drug/Medi-Cal Waiver fiscal provisions, MHSA fiscal reporting and
policies, and additional updates on revenues based on the May
Budget with a small counties focus.
Information Technology (I.T.) Training: Thad Dickson, President
and CEO of Xpio Health, provides trainings to small counties that
address their specific I.T. concerns.
Anne MacRae, PhD, outlines best practices, models and strategies
for developing and implementing wellness centers and peer-driven
programs in small counties.
