To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Meeting Date: February 24, 2026
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Department Contact: |
Jenine Miller, Psy.D. |
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707-472-2341 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of the California Department of Health Care Services Proposition 36 Behavioral Health Implementation Funding Allocation in the Amount of $458,944.09 for the Period of March 1, 2026, through March 31, 2028
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve acceptance of California Department of Health Care Services allocation of Proposition 36 Behavioral Health Implementation funding in the amount of $458,944.09 for the time period of March 1, 2026 through March 31, 2028; authorize the Health Services Director, or designee, to accept the initial allocation and any additional allocation which may be disbursed from the Implementation Fund, to execute any amendments, and sign the forthcoming Agreement and any future Amendments.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
None.
Summary of Request:
On November 5, 2024, California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36. This measure modifies provisions of Proposition 47 (2014) to increase accountability for certain drug and theft crimes. A central pillar of the initiative is the creation of a "treatment-mandated felony," a new legal process allowing prosecutors to charge individuals with a felony for drug possession if they have two or more prior drug-related convictions.
This funding is intended to support County Behavioral Health Departments in establishing the necessary infrastructure to conduct assessments, coordinate with the courts, and deliver the mandated treatment services.
On January 6, 2026, Mendocino County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) received a Request for Information (RFI) issued by Sierra Health Foundation: Center for Health Program Management (The Center), acting as the administrative entity for the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) with the approved budget allocation.
Funding is available to all 58 California counties’ Behavioral Health or Mental Health Departments to support the county’s Proposition 36 implementation efforts, as outlined in AB 102, § 26. The Center requires this information to confirm participation, draft contract agreements and ensure compliance.
BHRS is seeking approval to accept and submit responses prior to the February 27, 2026 deadline.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative handling.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: DHCS |
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current f/y cost: Revenue $458,944.09 |
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budget clarification: Will be added to budget in Q3 |
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annual recurring cost: No |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): No |
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revenue agreement: Yes |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: No
CEO Liaison: Tony Rakes, Deputy CEO
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved |
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Date: February 24, 2026 |
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