Clark Moore resigns from 30-year role on local behavioral health board

The Del Norte County Board of Supervisors meeting on April 8, 2025, covered several key topics, including community support initiatives, personnel changes, and updates on behavioral health services.

The meeting began with a highlight of a successful housing project completed by volunteers, which now houses a family of six. This initiative took approximately two years to finish and exemplifies community collaboration.

A significant discussion point was the resignation of Clark Moore from the local behavioral health board after over 30 years of service. His contributions were recognized as invaluable, with several supervisors noting his role as a mentor. The board also received a presentation from the California Association of Behavioral Health Boards, emphasizing the importance of understanding their roles within these committees.

An update on the mobile crisis unit was provided, revealing that it has responded to 23 out of 28 calls received. Notably, only two of these cases required hospitalization, suggesting that the unit may effectively reduce the need for emergency room visits and jail time for individuals in crisis. This early data indicates promising potential for the program.

Additionally, the board discussed the Proposition 1 bond and its implications for behavioral health funding. Changes to the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) were noted, with a shift towards behavioral health funding and a focus on better allocation of resources for rural communities, which have been identified as underserved.

The meeting concluded with a report from the Area 1 Agency on Aging, although specific details from that discussion were not provided in the transcript. Overall, the meeting underscored ongoing efforts to enhance community support and improve behavioral health services in Del Norte County.