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Iredell County Appropriation 2006-07
$502,085 ($4.50 Per Capita Using the July 1, 2006 Population Data)
Six-year history of Iredell County Appropriations
2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07
$430,120 $410,765 $436,311 $500,994 $479,810 $502,085
Summary of Visits by Iredell Countv Residents FY 2005-06
Swann said Crossroads' activities focused on the following seven functions:
1. 24/7 Access to Services
2. Provider Development, Endorsement & Support
3. Utilization Review & Utilization Management
4. Management of State Facility Services & CAP-MRIDD
5. Care Coordination and Quality Management
6, Community Collaboration & Consumer Services
7. Financial Management & Accountability
Note: Two functions were lost (Medicaid Management & Medicaid Utilization Review)
Mr. Swann said admissions to Broughton Hospital were decreasing, and this was what the state
wanted (more people being served at the local level). He said Crossroads ended the year on a
"positive" note and had remained within the budget. Swann said the state department had appropriated
$5.2 million in one -time -startup funding for new crisis services in 15 regions. He said Crossroads had
been in discussions with entities to the west and south about a regional partnership.
Attorney Pope asked if there were any advantages in merging with Catawba County.
Swann said Crossroads was large enough to "stand strong," but in the future, the state
department would administratively downsize mental health programs by money -- not by law. Swann
predicted that more area program regionalization would occur due to fewer administrative dollars.
Ms. Lorraine Hill, Director of The Counseling Center of Iredell, Speaks About September
being National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month and Requests Approval of a
Proclamation: Chairman Tice read the following proclamation:
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
WHEREAS, 74 percent of Americans say that addiction to alcohol has had some impact on them at some point in their lives,
whether it was their own personal addiction, that of a friend or family member, or any other experience with addiction; and
WHEREAS, a 63 -percent majority of Americans also say that addiction to either drugs or alcohol has had a great deal or
some impact on their lives; and
WHEREAS, stigma and discrimination present obstacles and can be a mark of disgrace to those with substance use
disorders who need access to treatment facilities, and for those who want to reestablish their place in the community by
entering the workforce: and
WHEREAS, educating our community about how substance use disorders affect children, families, and all community
members is essential to overcoming stigma and discrimination; and
WHEREAS, we must recognize the achievement of those who seek out treatment services and ensure that such services
are readily available to those who need assistance; and
WHEREAS, substance use disorders are a treatable, yet serious health care problem, and we can take steps to address it
and so build a stronger, healthier community; and
Adult
Child
Total
Clinical Office Visits
6,593
1,316
7,909
Crisis Services
1,192
2
1,194
Evaluations/Screenings
1,271
231
1,502
Rehabilitation Services
30,110
15,573
45,683
Residential Services
17.047
20.481
37,528
56,213
37,603
93,816
Swann said Crossroads' activities focused on the following seven functions:
1. 24/7 Access to Services
2. Provider Development, Endorsement & Support
3. Utilization Review & Utilization Management
4. Management of State Facility Services & CAP-MRIDD
5. Care Coordination and Quality Management
6, Community Collaboration & Consumer Services
7. Financial Management & Accountability
Note: Two functions were lost (Medicaid Management & Medicaid Utilization Review)
Mr. Swann said admissions to Broughton Hospital were decreasing, and this was what the state
wanted (more people being served at the local level). He said Crossroads ended the year on a
"positive" note and had remained within the budget. Swann said the state department had appropriated
$5.2 million in one -time -startup funding for new crisis services in 15 regions. He said Crossroads had
been in discussions with entities to the west and south about a regional partnership.
Attorney Pope asked if there were any advantages in merging with Catawba County.
Swann said Crossroads was large enough to "stand strong," but in the future, the state
department would administratively downsize mental health programs by money -- not by law. Swann
predicted that more area program regionalization would occur due to fewer administrative dollars.
Ms. Lorraine Hill, Director of The Counseling Center of Iredell, Speaks About September
being National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month and Requests Approval of a
Proclamation: Chairman Tice read the following proclamation:
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
WHEREAS, 74 percent of Americans say that addiction to alcohol has had some impact on them at some point in their lives,
whether it was their own personal addiction, that of a friend or family member, or any other experience with addiction; and
WHEREAS, a 63 -percent majority of Americans also say that addiction to either drugs or alcohol has had a great deal or
some impact on their lives; and
WHEREAS, stigma and discrimination present obstacles and can be a mark of disgrace to those with substance use
disorders who need access to treatment facilities, and for those who want to reestablish their place in the community by
entering the workforce: and
WHEREAS, educating our community about how substance use disorders affect children, families, and all community
members is essential to overcoming stigma and discrimination; and
WHEREAS, we must recognize the achievement of those who seek out treatment services and ensure that such services
are readily available to those who need assistance; and
WHEREAS, substance use disorders are a treatable, yet serious health care problem, and we can take steps to address it
and so build a stronger, healthier community; and