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Join CPAW to shape the future of mental health programs in Contra Costa. Engage in open dialogues, education, and system transformations. Monthly meetings focus on planning and advising for MHSA efforts and service integration. Get involved today!
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Consolidated Planning Advisory Workgroup (CPAW) Purpose: Help plan for future MHSA efforts, and advise CCMH on Programs and priorities.
Qualities & Characteristics of the CPAW • Advisory responsibilities • Open and transparent processes • Meaningful dialogue & contributions • Educational – for members and also to educate those interested in public mental health • Comprehensive – must participate in many activities under MHSA
CPAW Governance • CPAW serves at the discretion of the Mental Health Director • CPAW will create a written charter, which will be approved by the Mental Health Director • A Neutral Facilitator will be used to guide meetings.
CPAW Participation & Activities • To learn as much as possible about previous MHSA components, goals, and priorities; • To define transformation of the public mental health system in Contra Costa • To develop & recommend a plan for service integration & transformative vision for the system • To advise on systems integration & transformation as requested or needed
CPAW Participation & Activities, Continued • To develop annual updates to previous MHSA components with an eye to systems integration • To be the stakeholder group for MHSA Innovation • To get ideas from the MHSA Tracking/Planning Group, the MHSA Steering Committee, the Consumer Involvement Steering Committee, and the Family Involvement Steering Committee
CPAW Participation & Activities, Continued • To review findings from assessment processes (research/evaluation data, etc.) • To develop funding requests as needed.
CPAW Meetings • Monthly meetings to start – the first Thursday of each month, from 4-6 pm, in a central location (Martinez) • Every other month thereafter, or quarterly as needed. • First Meeting: Thursday, March 5, 2009
FIRST TASKS • Create a written charter • Read about and understand MHSA Components • Become familiar with current approved MHSA plans, and draft plans • Read about and understand thoroughly the MHSA Innovation Guidelines • Review the budget situation and the possible impact on MHSA
First Tasks (Continued) • Know & Understand the Community Program Planning Process (Title 9, Section 3300) • Accept public input on the Draft CSS 08/09 Plan Update • Begin the planning process for MHSA Components for 09/10