HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_0979 (2)Chairman Johnson asked Mr. Swann if he would agree that the new reform law was a
"backyard attempt to shift the State's mental health financial responsibilities to the counties"
Swann said he would agree to the statement.
John Kopplemeyer, the President of Barium Springs Home for Children, said he was in
favor of the plan. He said Barium could assist in delivering services to the families and
individuals not included in Crossroads' targeted population.
Commissioner Norman asked how many people could be served at Barium.
Kopplemeyer said there were four group homes that could be used for the at -risk
population, and there were plans for three more facilities in the next year. He said there was a
Family Solutions Program with two counselors and two more would be added next year.
Norman asked the total number that could be served.
Kopplemeyer said he didn't have the statistics, but he could obtain them.
No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Johnson adjourned the hearing.
OT10 by Commissioner Williams to endorse the plan by adopting the following
resolution, subject to its review and approval by the county attorney and manager.
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays — 0.
Resolution
Approving the Local Business Plan to become a Local Managing Entity
(Mental Health Reform Bill - Session Law 1001 - 437; House Bill 381)
WHEREAS, Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare was established in 1978 to serve the citizens of
Surry and Yadkin Counties and since that time, this agency has been recognized throughout the State of
North Carolina for providing exemplary behavioral healthcare; and
WHEREAS, Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare was expanded to include Iredell County on
October 1, 1997 and has since that time continued to provide high quality behavioral healthcare for the
citizens oflredell, Surry and Yadkin Counties; and
WHEREAS, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners has determined that the counties of
Iredell, Surry and Yadkin Counties shall remain an area authority and submit a Local Business Plan to
become a Local Managing Entity; and
WHEREAS, the region served by Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare exceeds the population
requirements to become a Local Managing Entity; and
WHEREAS, the development of the Local Business Plan has involved representation from a
broad group of citizens representing the geographic, cultural, and disability experiences of our
communities; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to G.S. 122C-2 and within available resources it is the obligation of the
State and local government to provide mental health, developmental disabilities, and .substance abuse
services; and
WHEREAS, the implementation of the Local Business Plan will be a dynamic process involving
adaptations in the plan over the next three years to obtain the maximum quality, accessibility and value
from the service delivery system.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners, on
behalf of the Area Authority, approves the Local Business Plan and recommends it to the other boards of
commissions and to the consumers and citizens of our communities as the model for delivering community
services.
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(Note: Commissioner Williams said two members of Crossroads' Consumer and Family Advisory
Committee were in the audience. They were Dottie Harrison and Cecil Mayor.)