05/02/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/02/2024 14:06
Hosted by County Health's Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, the listening sessionsseek input from key stakeholders to develop the best approach for implementing the law and to identify representative partners to join in forming a steering committee.
Though SB 43 will not be implemented until Jan. 1, 2026, the listening sessions are the beginning of this collaboration.
First Listening SessionIn the first change to California's conservatorship laws in more than 50 years, SB 43 expands the definition of those eligible for conservatorship to include individuals who are unable to take care of personal safety or medical needs due to severe substance use disorder or serious mental health issues. Individuals meeting new criteria can be placed on involuntary holds of 72-hours or longer and can also potentially be placed on conservatorship for multiple years.
"Each county at present has flexibility regarding how this law should be implemented. Because implementation is challenging, San Mateo County has decided to begin the process as soon as possible, and engage stakeholders in a collaborative process to determine how this law would be best applied in San Mateo County," said Scott Gruendl, assistant director of County Health's Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. "We are inviting you to join us in providing your input at the beginning of that process."
Other ways to provide input include:
More information is available here.
Audrey Davis
Communication Specialist
Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
[email protected]
650-586-2162