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This document appears to be a draft referral from Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga to the Board of Supervisors regarding youth mental health programs. It outlines recommended actions for a countywide education campaign on mental health benefits, expanded training programs, and progress reporting from school districts. The referral emphasizes the need for increased awareness and access to mental health services for youth in Santa Clara County, citing concerning statistics about youth mental health and suicide rates.
Key points
The referral addresses youth mental health programs in Santa Clara County.
It recommends a countywide education campaign on mental health benefits and services.
It suggests expanded training programs for youth and supportive adults.
The document cites statistics on youth mental health issues and suicide rates.
It calls for progress reporting from school districts on mental health service access.
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The document contains unresolved placeholders and lacks specific details in some sections.
The statistics referenced are not fully detailed, and some sources are cited but not fully included.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Five Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga 130335 DATE: September 15, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Margaret Abe-Koga, Supervisor SUBJECT: Youth Mental Health Referral RECOMMENDED ACTION Consider recommendations relating to Youth Mental Health programs. (Abe-Koga) Possible action: a. Approve referral to Administration to report to the Board within 90 days with an assessment and options for implementing a plan for a countywide Know Your Benefits and Mental Health Parity youth and family education campaign; expanded youth mental health training programs using evidence-based curricula; and, a pilot process with select school districts to collect school-based outpatient behavioral health data with which to assess the progress of increasing mental health services for all youth in Santa Clara County. b. Approve referral to Administration to incorporate progress updates as part of the Behavioral Health Services Department regular reporting to the Board. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS The recommended action may have new costs associated with programming the educational campaign and expanded training. The Administration is requested to...
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Proposed Referral Cover Sheet - Youth Mental Health
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This document is a Proposed Referral Cover Sheet for Youth Mental Health initiated by Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga. It outlines the referral process, including submission details, budgetary impacts, and required coordination with various county departments and external entities. The referral integrates with existing initiatives but may require new structures for data reporting. It indicates potential budget impacts from the Behavioral Health Services Department and the Public Health Department, along with the need for coordination with school districts and other stakeholders.
Key points
Initiating Supervisor: Margaret Abe-Koga
Subject of Referral: Youth Mental Health
Completed Legislative File for Referral is attached: Yes
Date Submitted to County Executive: 8/31/26
For Board Meeting Date: 9/15/26
Budgetary Impact from BHSD: $500,000 - $1,000,000
Budgetary Impact from PHD: $10,001 - $100,000
Referral integrates with existing work but may require new structures for data reporting.
Coordination required with Behavioral Health Service Department, Public Health Department, and school districts.
An amendment to the County Ordinance Code or County Policy may be needed.
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The document appears to be a draft as it includes incomplete sections and placeholders.
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County of Santa Clara Proposed Referral Cover Sheet 7 Initiating Supervisor(s) provides form via email with Section 1 completed to kimberly.forrester@ceo.sccgov.org at least one week before agenda publication for Board Meeting Date; County Executive will return completed form one week from date of receipt. A Section 1: For Completion by Supervisor?s Office: 1. 2 3. 4 Initiating Supervisor(s): Margaret Abe-Koga Subject of Referral: Youth Mental Health Completed Legislative File for Referral is attached: [M] Yes Date Submitted to County Executive (submit to kimberly.forrester@ ceo.scegov.org) and County Counsel: 8/31/26 For Board Meeting Date: 9/15/26 Section 2: For Completion by Administration: 6. 7. Administration Recommendation: Board Direction at Board Meeting LÌ Hold Direction on Proposed Referral for Annual Review and Prioritization of Referrals (based on combined assessment criteria) [| Hold Direction on Proposed Referral for Recommended Budget Workshop (based on budgetary impact) Indicate the estimated range of the budgetary impact (excluding current staff time): [_] so- $10,000 [_] $10,001 - $100,000 LÌ $100,001 — $500,000 $500,001 — $1,000,000 [_ ] over $1,000,000 Fiscal...