the updates
The Fines Committee is excited to share updates with you from our monthly meetings and our partners.
Each month, the Special Masters of the Fines Committee meet with the Director of the Office of Civil and Forensic Mental Health, the Disability Law Colorado Community Integration Attorney Team Leader, the Fines Committee Competency Projects Cultivator, and the Auditors/Monitors of the funded programs. The Fines Committee meets to consider new proposals, discuss new projects on the horizon, review the status and outcomes of currently-funded programs, and identify the areas of need and focus for future programming.
Joseph, notes the importance of Mental Health Month, reminding all behavioral healthcare staff to explore ways in which they can care for themselves and each other. Ms. Joseph also discusses the budget requests approved by the legislature, including the increase of psychiatric beds to reduce the competency restoration waitlist and comply with the Consent Decree, kitchen replacement at the Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo, and enhancing OCFMH’s data and information systems.
FROM THE OFFICE OF CIVIL AND FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH
Newsletter
MAY 2024
Take a look at the March and April 2024 newsletter in which the Director of OCFMH, Leora Joseph, reflects on the progress already made in 2024. Contributions from OCFMH staff are recognized, updates from the Department’s programs are shared, and the work of frontline staff is highlighted.
FROM THE OFFICE OF CIVIL AND FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH
Newsletter
MARCH & APRIL 2024
Take a look at the February 2024 newsletter in which the Director of OCFMH, Leora Joseph, highlights the OCFMH data dashboard, provides the revamped admission letter format, and announces the completion of the feasibility study with recommendations for improving pathways to better outcomes for those with mental illness experiencing homelessness.
FROM THE OFFICE OF CIVIL AND FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH
Newsletter
FEBRUARY 2024