The Budget Briefing was held on February 25, 1999.
Counties control and manage more funds and service delivery.
Serve over 30,000 persons per month in the southeast zone and estimate serving about 18,000 per month in the southwest zone. Continued downsizing of the state hospital system. On-going discussions with southeast area stakeholders regarding the future of Norristown State Hospital. Development of a plan for statewide institutional downsizing. Serve over 230,000 persons through the community-based mental health programs each year.