THE BERNALILLO COUNTY COMMISSION TAKES TWO KEY STEPS TOWARD INCREASING ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. COMMISSIONERS ON TUESDAY NIGHT APPROVED A CONTRACT WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS OF TUCSON TO HELP CREATE A COORDINATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IN THE COUNTY.
AMONG OTHER THINGS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS WILL RECOMMEND HOW TO SET UP A GOVERNING BODY, CONDUCT OVERSIGHT, AND WAYS TO MANAGE FUNDING. TUESDAY NIGHT’S CONTRACT APPROVAL FOLLOWS A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND REVIEW PROCESS.
