Agenda - 04-22-2021 Virtual Work Session; Item 2 - Orange County Crisis-Diversion Facility - Findings and Recommendations by the Orange County Behavioral Health Task Force

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2 behavioral health crisis services and allow for law enforcement and hospital ED diversion. The Subcommittee, under Tony Marimpietri's leadership, has met diligently and frequently over the last two years to address this high priority need. This process has included a lengthy literature review of best-practices and elements for a crisis/diversion facility, studying existing state and national crisis/diversion facilities, seeking input from critical local stakeholders, looking at use case scenarios, examining available data and determining the appropriate scope and function for an Orange County Facility. This presentation will share the detailed findings and recommendations of the Subcommittee's work. An overview of these findings and recommendations has previously been shared with the Behavioral Health Task Force, the Justice Advisory Council and Orange County's law enforcement leaders. These presentations have been met with broad support and interest. It is the Behavioral Health Task Force's strong belief that the proposed Facility, and its evidence- based, holistic, trauma-informed policies and practices will lead to necessary enhancements in Orange County crisis system capabilities, will increase diversion and deflection from the criminal justice system and will improve healthy and safe outcomes for residents of Orange County. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with receiving this information. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this item: • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang activity, substance use and domestic violence. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There are no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impacts associated with this item at this time. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board provide feedback on the Findings and Recommendations of the Behavioral Health Task Force and discuss initial funding for a detailed design and implementation plan.