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Focus Area #2: Advocate for and pursue policies, practices, and partnerships that improve substance abuse and <br />mental health services in Orange County, especially to vulnerable populations such as the homeless and those <br />connected with the criminal justice system. <br /> <br />1) By October 2019, the SAMH Subcommittee will explore with Cardinal Innovations Healthcare <br />Solutions and other local mental health stakeholders the evidence-base, feasibility of, and follow-up <br />referral options for mental health screening and referral kiosks in target community locations. <br /> <br />2) By March 2020, Health Department staff will partner with criminal justice and jail partners to <br />explore a pilot system to ensure continuity of behavioral health care during and after incarceration. <br /> <br />Engagement <br /> <br />Focus Area #1: Actively engage with local government, advisory boards, and the community on Board of <br />Health Strategic Plan priority areas. <br /> <br />1) The Board will receive summaries on the activities of applicable local boards or governing bodies at <br />meetings two times per year, or as necessary for timely board action. <br /> <br />2) By August 2019, the Board will support racial equity work in the Orange County community by <br />collaborating with and establishing partnerships with local community partners who are also <br />working on racial equity within their organization and community.