A Multicounty Area Authority
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Creation of a Multi-County Area Authority Document by Mike Moseley
Onslow Carteret Behavioral Healthcare Services Informational Flyer
At the November 22, 2004 meeting of the designees of the Onslow Carteret Behavioral Healthcare Services Area Board, consensus approved the designees would become the Transition Team. Transition Team meetings will continue to be open to any interested persons.
News
NEWS RELEASE
Date: October 26, 2004
For Immediate Release
Department of Health and Human Services Approves Onslow/Carteret Transition Plan
(Jacksonville)-Onslow County Behavioral Healthcare Services (OCBHS) has received written endorsement from the Director of the NC Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services, Mr. Mike Moseley, recommending to the Department of Health and Human Services that Onslow County proceed with plans to join with Carteret County to form a new multicounty area authority. The Department of Health and Human Services has given approval of the Onslow/Carteret transition plan and supports the formation of a new Local Management Entity (LME) to begin operation July 1, 2005.
“We appreciate the strong support received from both counties and all those who took an active part in making this happen,” stated Mr. Daniel M. Jones, Area Director.
A Local Management Entity plans, develops, implements and monitors services within a specified geographic area according to the requirements of the DMH/DD/SAS. This includes developing a full range of services and/or supports for both insured and uninsured individuals. Onslow and Carteret counties have been working on a transition plan to form a new multicounty entity. The planning process has included development and amendment of a local business plan, involvement of all stakeholders and approval by both the Onslow and Carteret County Boards of Commissioners.
Minutes & Presentations/Handouts
| September 8, 2004 | September 29, 2004 | November 22, 2004 |
| January 25, 2005 | February 28, 2005 | |
| Subcommittee Meetings | ||
| O/C Committee | Meeting Date | Time | Location | Staff Liaison(s) | Designees |
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Client’s Rights (transitional) |
1/24 |
10 a.m. |
Family Services Center |
Tara Thomas
Clerk: Rebbecca |
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Executive/ Personnel
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4/21/05 |
10 a.m. |
165 Center St |
Dan, Susan, Vickie, Michele
Clerk: Patsy |
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Finance |
4/19/05 |
2 p.m. |
165 Center St |
Dan, Susan, Vickie
Clerk: |
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Policy |
4/13/05 |
2 p.m. |
165 Center St |
Dan, Susan
Clerk: Patsy |
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Veteran’s Affairs |
4/20/05 |
2 p.m. |
165 Center St |
Somna
Clerk: Patsy |
Directions to Western Park Community Center
275 Old Highway 58, Cedar Point
There is a traffic light at the intersection of Hwy 24 and Old Hwy 58 just before large intersection of Hwy 24 and Hwy 58; coming from Onslow you will make left and from Carteret you will make a right at the traffic light. Community Center is approximately 0.25 miles on the left.
The phone number at the Center is: 252-393-1481.
Public Forums
Being Updated
County Commissioner Meetings
| Onslow County Meeting | Carteret County Meeting | |
Resolution of Intent (Carteret County)
For information on the potential joining of Onslow County and Carteret County for the purposes of behavioral healthcare services, please see the Public Forums Carteret Onslow document linked below.
