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Focus Area #2: Advocate for and pursue evidence-based policies, practices, and partnerships that increase physical activity and improve nutrition in schools. 1) Each fiscal year for the school systems in Orange County, the Board of Health will offer a formalized small grant opportunity to all schools to implement in-class or other physical activity programs. Focus Area #3: Pursue the highest level of health for all by addressing underlying determinants many of which are shaped and perpetuated by bias, injustice and inequality. 1) By June 2020, the PAN Subcommittee will support racial equity work in the Orange County community by collaborating with partners who are working to address food systems issues. Priority: Substance Abuse & Mental Health Focus Area #1: Serve as a catalyst and advocate for policies and practices that promote integrated care in the Orange County Health Department and other medical providers in the county. 1) By June 2020, Health Department staff will investigate the feasibility, follow-up referral options, and reimbursement barriers for primary care providers to provide and bill for Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), telephone and face-to-face consultation with behavioral health providers, and care provided by a behavioral health and primary care provider on the same day in the same clinic. Focus Area #2: Advocate for and pursue policies, practices, and partnerships that improve substance abuse and mental health services in Orange County, especially to vulnerable populations such as the homeless and those connected with the criminal justice system. 1) By June 2020, the SAMH Subcommittee will explore options for mental health screening for OCHD clients with the Local Management Entity and other local mental health providers. 2) By June 2020, the Health Department staff will continue to partner with criminal justice and jail partners to explore options for collaborative opportunities. Focus Area #3: Pursue the highest level of health for all by addressing underlying determinants many of which are shaped and perpetuated by bias, injustice and inequality. 3) By June 2020, the SAMH Subcommittee will support racial equity work in the Orange County community by collaborating with substance abuse and mental partners who are also working on equity within their organization and community. Priority: Engagement Focus Area #1: Actively engage with local government, advisory boards, and the community on Board of Health Strategic Plan priority areas. 1) The Board will receive summaries on the activities of applicable local boards or governing bodies at meetings two times per year, or as necessary for timely board action.