To determine the needs of people with mental illness, chemical dependency, or developmental disabilities who live in Jefferson County.
To develop the program of local mental hygiene services for the county.
To direct and administer the development of a local annual comprehensive plan for all services for mentally disabled residents of the county which shall be submitted to the department and used in part to formulate a statewide comprehensive plan for services.
To ensure that there is coordination, cooperation, and integration among local providers of mental hygiene services.
To provide fiscal oversight of the state and local monies used in the provision of mental hygiene services.
To oversee the preschool program for children with disabilities for Jefferson County.
To administer the Early Intervention program for infants and toddlers with disabilities or delays for Jefferson County.

Types of Services, Assistance

Annual local governmental plan: Each year a plan is developed for the three service areas of mental health, developmental disabilities, and alcohol and substance abuse.
Budget approval: The Community Services Board approves all mental hygiene agency budgets annually.
Funding: As determined by the local comprehensive plan, the office distributes county and state monies to local agencies for the reimbursement of costs of providing services to their constituents.
Statistical reporting: An annual report is prepared each year providing information on the number of people served and expenditures.
Oversight: The office addresses complaints and handles disputes brought to its attention.
Coordination: The office coordinates services with and among agencies locally and statewide to attain efficiency and accountability.
Preschool program for children with disabilities: The county contracts for transportation and preschool services. The office participates in the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) meetings and maintains lists of itinerant service providers.
Early Intervention: The office provides initial service coordination to all families seeking information or services for infants and toddlers suspected of having a disability or delay. Additionally, the office provides ongoing service coordination when chosen by families and contracts with a number of providers who provide assessment, evaluation and early intervention services.

Jefferson County Resource Guide

Community Services