Summary
The federally funded crisis response unit — which pairs clinicians with sheriff's deputies on mental health and opioid calls — ran out of grant money, so the board voted $250,000 to keep three positions through September 30. Commissioner Cavell pressed why the shortfall wasn't anticipated during last year's budget cycle.
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Last discussed Mar 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
$250,000 from the county budget to bridge a lapsed federal grant for six months.
Residents experiencing mental health or substance use crises get continued non-police response and treatment connections instead of jail.
Residents in mental health crisis and 155 Common Ground staff facing layoffs or departures.
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Board of Commissioners - Mar 11, 2026
The federally funded crisis response unit — which pairs clinicians with sheriff's deputies on mental health and opioid calls — ran out of grant money, so the board voted $250,000 to keep three positions through September 30. Commissioner Cavell pressed why the shortfall wasn't anticipated during last year's budget cycle.
Board of Commissioners - Jan 22, 2026
Common Ground's CEO told commissioners the nonprofit is losing 155 staff and getting paid late as OCHN takes over crisis services at the Resource and Crisis Center on February 13. She warned the transition is hurting people in crisis.
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