ORD-2023-012- Approval of Police and Mental Health Collaborations for Diversion Programs Grant Staff Positions and Budget Amendment #6-B

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2 The purpose of the CCDR team is to increase and expand pre-arrest and post-charge diversion opportunities, clinical care, peer support and person-centered case management for individuals with serious mental health issues. The grant will formalize another collaboration between law enforcement agencies, the CJRD and Freedom House that will serve individuals at risk of criminal legal system involvement. The CCDR team will focus specifically on diverting the growing population of individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders from arrest and incarceration. The CJRD Coordinator will provide supervision to the social workers embedded in the agencies and training on trauma-informed mental health interventions to the law enforcement agencies. This coordinated and collaborative team approach between clinicians, social workers, peer support and law enforcement officers will ensure greater awareness, communication and consistency in the law enforcement and treatment response to individuals with serious mental health issues who frequently interact with our law enforcement agencies, courts and behavioral health care systems. Approval creates the following grant ordinance in the Multi-Year Grant Fund, outside of the General Fund: Police and Mental Health Collaboration ($1,193,745) - Project# 71378 Revenues for this project: Current FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 Amendment Revised Grant Revenue $0 $1,193,745 $1,193,745 Total Project Funding $0 $1,193,745 $1,193,745 Appropriated for this project: Current FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 Amendment Revised Grant Expenditures $0 $1,193,745 $1,193,745 Total Costs $0 $1,193,745 $1,193,745 FINANCIAL IMPACT: Financial impacts are included in the background information above. Budget Amendment #6-B provides for the receipt of these additional funds in FY 2022-23, authorizes two time-limited positions and increases the Multi-year Grant Fund by $1,193,745. 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 abuse and domestic violence.