Council Legislation

Proposed Ordinance No. O2024-555

Title: An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Adopting the 2024 Pierce County Behavioral Health Improvement Plan Update.

Status: Completed

Sponsors: Councilmembers Jani Hitchen, Robyn Denson, Ryan Mello

Final votes

December 17, 2024
Excused Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye


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Public Comments

Name Date Comment
Ryan Holland 10/31/24 12:53 PM Too much in this ordinance that needs more funding. The main source of our mental health crisis is related to the economy. This is an update with target date funds and it is by design. The funding thru taxpayers dollars is a continuing cycle for years to come and the results are showing very little to no improvements. Simply put, this is a waste and taxation here is without representation as well as can be allocated to programs that do work. I am opposed to this update on this ordinance. Thank you.
Marina Shea 11/3/24 10:48 AM At this point watching what the Pierce County council has done is wasteful and wrong . You have solved nothing you have proposed and all the money you steal without our input is more government waste with no accountability and your ideas lack any common sense or fiscal responsibility..and you all in the wef new world order agenda have betrayed the constitution and the people and are pure demonic uneducated coward pivon idiot's...I have no respect for this idiocy and theft for another program that will fail
Jamie Kautz 12/2/24 4:10 PM The Pierce County Behavioral Health Improvement Plan and attendant funding has had significant positive impact on some of our community's most vulnerable youth. In 2024 alone, the Pierce County YES (youth engagement services) program served 1,500 school-age youth seen in emergency departments for suicidality or other significant behavioral health concerns. These children and their families receive immediate connection to a mental health clinician who provides 90 days of treatment and support to ensure the child's well-being and continued recovery in their community. 98% of youth served did NOT return to an emergency department for a behavioral health crisis. Instead, they had skills, relationships, and essential services that allowed them to navigate challenges without having to rely on an ED. These services are not readily available nor generally covered through insurance companies. The support of the Pierce County community ensures that these services are accessible to kids and families when they need them most.