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HomeMy WebLinkAbout050523 FW_ Friday 5 _ Jails _ Housing _ Mental Health _ Missing Indigeonous People ________________________________ From: Washington Counties | WSAC Sent: Friday, May 5, 2023 10:00:19 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Friday 5 | Jails | Housing | Mental Health | Missing Indigeonous People ________________________________ ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. ________________________________ This week's wrap up of county news. May 5, 2023 <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a/images/cf04e6fd-150d-4420-a926-ee7a36f2d944.png> COUNTY NEWS How WA Seeks to Stem Flow of People From Jails to State Hospitals Washington state lawmakers wrestled with and ultimately passed a bill recently that is intended to ease a persistent crisis — the state is failing to provide required mental health services for people detained in jail and awaiting trial. Despite a 2018 federal settlement, officials with the state Department of Social and Health Services have struggled to keep up with the number of defendants who need assistance, leading to steep fines and growing frustration among law enforcement, families, and advocates. Learn More <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=62d67c31cd&e=03d5c964a3> <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=3960c8efd0&e=03d5c964a3> FEDERAL NEWS NACo Submits Comments to HUD's Affirmatively Further Fair Housing Proposed Rule On April 24, NACo submitted comments in conjunction with the National Association for County Community and Economic Development (NACCED) on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) proposed rule to implement and “fulfill the promise of” the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) mandate. AFFH, which was established under the 1968 Fair Housing Act, directs the government to promote fair housing choice, eliminate disparities in housing, and foster inclusive communities. Learn More <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=92c48071c7&e=03d5c964a3> COUNTY NEWS Washington on Its Way to Modernizing Mental Health Centers Right now, Washington State has limited resources for anyone experiencing a mental health episode. In response, both state and local governments are pumping billions into behavioral health care. The goal is to move more patients out of the state’s large psychiatric hospitals into smaller facilities. Emerald City Enhanced Services launched a behavioral health care facility as an alternative to the overburdened Western State Hospital. Developer, Destry Witt says the long-term care center can care for patients at half the cost of Western State. Learn More <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=324f9ab499&e=03d5c964a3> <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=c65bbd16f5&e=03d5c964a3> COUNTY NEWS Pierce County Highlighting Cases of Missing Indigenous People Throughout May During the month of May, the Pierce County government will be using its website and social media platforms to raise awareness about the current 20 missing Indigenous people from the county. Every day, the site will highlight someone’s name, picture, and last known details. County officials said the hope is someone will share information connected to their disappearance. Learn More <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=895389df81&e=03d5c964a3> COUNTY NEWS Shoreline Planning Grant Opportunity The Department of Ecology will be offering $3 million in funds for the Shoreline Planning Competitive Grant Program in the 2023-25 biennium to fund shoreline planning-related efforts. Washington counties, cities, and towns with a Shoreline Master Program may submit applications beginning July 5, 2023. The funding limit per project will be $250,000. For more information, please see our shoreline planners toolbox website or contact Rebecca Rothwell <mailto:rebecca.rothwell@ecy.wa.gov> . 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