Many of our currently provided service are optional and do not really address the needs and situation of the person facing involuntary hospitalization. Hold counties accountable for mental illness treatment cost for non-Medicaid clients. BHC does that. Get an adult day care or something. Support of Medicaid to pay for intensive out patient treatment.
Private providers take the high pay off, low services needs clients.
Address pro bono i.e. need for private providers to sponsor clients with no ability to pay. Some private agencies and case managers do NOT work toward preventing in needed hospitalization. Improve the level of service from the region to through SHS and back.