Nevada_Executive_Budget_2013-2015

DHHS - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - The mission of the Division of Public and Behavioral Health is to develop and operate programs that assist individuals who have
mental illness or developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible.
Division Budget Highlights:
1. Consolidation of Public & Behavioral Health - This consolidation will integrate public
and behavioral health services by leveraging existing capacity. Implementing a patient
centered system of care for prevention, early intervention and access to treatment.
2. Affordable Care Act (ACA) Savings - The ACA will save the state substantial General
Fund for pharmacy expenditures, outpatient services, and substance abuse prevention and
treatment (SAPTA) because Medicaid can be billed for more of the services currently
provided.
3. Expanding Urgent Care and Medical Clearance - To more effectively manage the
flow of individuals seeking psychiatric services, Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health
facility is co-locating a walk-in clinic to provide medical clearance and urgent care services.
Northern Nevada Mental Health facility is expanding medical clearance hours.
4. Returning Out-of- State Youth to Nevada - Based on data provided by Nevada Youth
Parole and Services, funding is being provided for five children in out of state placements to
return to Nevada. Children will receive placement with a high level of community
supervision and care.
5. Expanding Mental Health Court - The division is expanding mental health court which
is a diversion program for clients in the criminial justice system whose charges are due to
their mental illness.
Division Biennium Total by Funding Source
Funding
72% General Fund
15% Federal Fund
11% Transfers
1% Other
Division 2014 2015
Total $ 166,082,506 165,079,803
Total FTE 1,192.48 1,192.49
Division Biennium Total by Core Function
Core Function
52% Human Services
37% Health Services
7% Public Safety
2% State Support
Services
2% Education and
Workforce
Development
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DHHS-BEHAVIORAL HLTH - 1
DHHS - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH