Department of Social and Health Services - Mental Health
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 4,363.4 | 884,618 | 205,096 | 1,089,714 |
| 2021-23 Maintenance Level | 4,358.8 | 945,496 | 191,738 | 1,137,234 |
| Difference from Original | (4.6) | 60,878 | (13,358) | 47,520 |
| % Change from Original | (0.1%) | 6.9% | (6.5%) | 4.4% |
2021-23 Policy Other Changes |
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| Jail-based Behavioral Health Svcs | 1.8 | 4,451 | 0 | 4,451 |
| Barriers to Discharge | 4.4 | 1,053 | 0 | 1,053 |
| Trueblood Phase 2 | 2.0 | 686 | 0 | 686 |
| Competency Evaluation Services | 8.8 | 2,730 | 0 | 2,730 |
| Personal Protective Equipment | 0.0 | 793 | 0 | 793 |
| 2021-23 Policy Other Changes Total | 17.0 | 9,713 | 0 | 9,713 |
| Total Policy Changes | 17.0 | 9,713 | 0 | 9,713 |
| Policy Level | 4,375.8 | 955,209 | 191,738 | 1,146,947 |
| Difference from Original | 12.4 | 70,591 | (13,358) | 57,233 |
| % Change from Original | 0.28% | 8.0% | (6.5%) | 5.3% |
Policy Changes
Jail-based Behavioral Health Svcs
Funding is provided for the Department of Social and Health Services to contract with South Correctional Entity (SCORE) for 60 contracted beds for state misdemeanor and lower-level felony cases from the forensic admission wait list. (General Fund - State)
Barriers to Discharge
Funding is appropriated to reduce barriers for hard-to-place patients residing at the state hospitals who are ready and appropriate for discharge to a community setting. (General Fund - State)
Trueblood Phase 2
Funding is appropriated for costs incurred in King County for the Trueblood et. al v. DSHS lawsuit. (General Fund - State)
Competency Evaluation Services
Funding and 17.5 FTEs are provided for competency evaluation referrals that continue to increase for both jail-based and community personal recognizance-based evaluations. (General Fund - State)
Personal Protective Equipment
Funding is provided to cover the increased costs incurred for personal protective equipment (PPE) as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. (General Fund - Cash, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - State, other funds)
