CJCC - Behavioral Health Subcommittee — Minutes

CJCC- Behavioral Health Subcommittee Minutes January 26, 2026 10:30 AM St. Croix County Service Center - Room 172 1752 Dorset Lane, New Richmond, Wisconsin Call to Order HHS Director/CJCC BH Subcommittee Chair Bob Rohret called the January 26, 2026 meeting of the Community Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC) Behavioral Health Subcommittee to order at approximately 10:35 AM. Roll Call PRESENT: Shonda Helgeson, Elizabeth Klasen, Tim Kufus, Sharlene Lopez, Mark Richert, Bob Rohret, Kait Solinger, Samantha Pierson (late) ABSENT: Gordon Young, Brian Barlett, David Olson Others in Attendance: Justice Support Director Phil Galli, CCS/BH Administrator Becky Kerr, Diversion Program Supervisor Lisa Multhauf, & Robin Wosje with the Justice Management Institute Approval of Minutes HHS Director/CJCC BH Subcommittee Chair Bob Rohret asked if after reviewing the minutes from the CHCC -BH Subcommittee meeting on Nov. 24, 2025, if any editing was needed. With no changes requested, the minutes were approved as submitted. 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting - November 24, 2025 Public Comment HHS Director/CJCC BH Subcommittee Chair Bob Rohret opened the meeting to public comment for items on or off the agenda. No public comment requests were submitted today. Business 1. Review of the recommendations for each intercept of our Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) HHS Deputy Director Shar Lopez and Justice Support Services Director Phil Galli provided information on work being done with the Sequential Intercept Model (SIM). They reviewed what we currently have in place for each intercept 0–5, and the recommendations to strengthen our response at each intercept. Overall, it was noted that there is a need for more data, that peer support is highly valued but underfunded and that housing and transportation continue to be ongoing gaps that we see. Some areas that seem they could be easily resolved would be collecting more data regarding veterans, clarifying peer support roles and investing more in their services. Discussion was had on how these solutions could be implemented and who needs to be involved. HHS Director Rohret spoke regarding next steps on the SIM. He suggested that we track things that are available, such as peer support and potential Medicaid funding, as well as reach out to Veteran Services Officer to how to better engage veterans. Work to get services in the jail sooner and improve warm hand-offs. It might also be valuable to portray these gaps to the full CJCC and the County Board so they can see and understand the need for the funding and support for these services. 2. Exploring effective interventions targeting criminal thinking and behavior change HHS Deputy Director Shar Lopez and Justice Support Services Director Phil Galli discussed the need for targeted criminogenic interventions along with traditional therapy. They shared some examples comparing what traditional therapy looks like vs other interventions. HHS Director Rohret suggested the need to come up with some targeted strategies that this subcommittee or others can take action steps on. What is possible now and what is more of a long-term goal. We need to formulate something that others can understand and move forward with. Rohret will work with Lopez, Galli, and others that are interested, to draft a plan for the next steps that then can be brought to the full CJCC and the County Board. Questions and discussion followed. Request for Future Agenda Items HHS Director/CJCC BH Subcommittee Chair Bob Rohret asked if anyone has requests for future agenda items. * Framework for recommendations of next steps to present to this subcommittee and then to full CJCC in May or July * Medical clearance issues discussed at Chief's meeting Announcements HHS Director/CJCC BH Subcommittee Chair Bob Rohret asked if there are any announcements today. * Diversion Program Supervisor Lisa Multhauf has an interest in being a full-time member of this subcommittee. Members agreed and Phil Galli will work to get her added Adjournment HHS Director/CJCC BH Subcommittee Chair Bob Rohret called this January 26, 2026, meeting of the CJCC Behavioral Health Subcommittee adjourned at approximately 12:03. Date of Next Meeting 1. Date of Next Meeting - March 23, 2026 CJCC- Behavioral Health Subcommittee Minutes November 24, 2025 10:30 AM St. Croix County Service Center - Room 172 1752 Dorset Lane, New Richmond, Wisconsin Call to Order HHS Director/CJCC BH Subcommittee Chair Bob Rohret called the November 24, 2025, meeting of the Community Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC) Behavioral Health Subcommittee to order at approximately 10:35 AM. Roll Call PRESENT: Elizabeth Klasen, Tim Kufus, Sharlene Lopez, Mark Richert, Bob Rohret, ABSENT: Kait Breuer, Amber Hahn, David Olson, Eilidh Pederson, Samantha Pierson, Gordon Young, Brian Barlett, Others in Attendance: Justice Support Director Phil Galli, BH Supervisor Natalie Radich, CCS/BH Administrator Becky Kerr, Shonda Helgeson, RN, BSN with Western WI Health (for Eilidh Pederson), Taylor Perrin, Treatment Court Case Manager (for Kait Breuer) & Peer Support Specialist Kyle VanBlaircom, Approval of Minutes HHS Director/CJCC BH Subcommittee Chair Bob Rohret asked after the review of the minutes from July 28,2025, if any changes were needed. With nothing noted, the minutes were accepted as submitted. 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting - July 28, 2025 Public Comment HHS Director/CJCC BH Subcommittee Chair Bob Rohret opened the meeting to public comment. No public comment requests were submitted today. Justice Support Director Phil Galli, took a moment to introduced Taylor Perrin, Adult Treatment Court Case Manager who is here today for Kait Breuer. Business 1. Sequential Intercept Model Mapping Report Justice Support Director Phil Galli reviewed the report with the subcommittee and highlighted intercept areas that seemed to be good focus areas for this subcommittee. Galli went on to provide some information on the mapping process and shared that Intercept 0 is before law enforcement becomes involved, and then on to Intercept 4 and 5, which could involve jail reentry up to parole/probation and release into the community. During the mapping process, they worked to look for gaps in our current services. This then led to the 5 recommendations given in the report. They include potential ways to provide additional resources or better programming to clients as they move through the court system. Much discussion and information was shared among the group, in particular about additional grant funds received or applied for, as well as legislative changes that are pending that could help in filling the needs of some gaps in intercepts. In April 2026, there may be Medicaid reimbursement coming for the Peer Support services we currently provide, and also another source might be the Medicaid-covered CCS services that clients might qualify for. These will both be good for expanding on what we already have to also fill some gaps in service. Galli believes this subcommittee should come up with one or two areas of focus and move our way through the recommendations. HHS Director Rohret and Justice Support Director Phil Galli will work to choose a couple of focus areas, and draft some goals and objectives that this subcommittee can work on. This draft will be brought back to this subcommittee in January for discussion and approval and then to the full CJCC in February for their review and approval. 2. Health and Human Services updates relevant to the work of the CJCC-BH Subcommittee HHS Director Bob Rohret provided some updates on work being done within HHS, as well as grant funding, federal funding, and legislative policies that may affect the work that we do. HHS Deputy Director Lopez shared information regarding the restructuring of the Behavioral Health division. This restructuring will move Lopez to a full-time Deputy Director and CCS Administrator, Becky Kerr to the BH Administrator position covering both CCS and BH. Lopez also informed on some grant funds as well as she also shared a special shout out to our adult protection I-Team for being recognized by the state for their outstanding community work in the northwestern region. Galli informed about the roll- out of Family Treatment Court in early 2026. Request for Future Agenda Items HHS Director/CJCC BH Subcommittee Chair Bob Rohret asked for any future agenda requests. If items arise, please email Chair Rohret or Colleen Linder for consideration of the agenda. *Follow up on the drafted goals for work on the Intercept Mapping Announcements HHS Director/CJCC BH Subcommittee Chair Bob Rohret asked for any announcements. Adjournment HHS Director/CJCC BH Subcommittee Chair Bob Rohret called this Nov. 24, 2025 meeting to be adjourned at approximately 11:42 AM. Date of Next Meeting 1. Date of Next Meeting - January 26, 2026 1 Intercept 0 – Community Services Current State Recommendations to Strengthen Strong crisis line infrastructure (988, 911, local crisis lines) Build a crisis continuum of care (not just one solution) Behavioral Health Emergency Services and mobile crisis during business hours Expand peer support roles upstream (prevention, crisis, warm lines) Peer-led support (Recovering Together Café, peer respite) Increase harm reduction access and education Harm reduction access (Narcan, test strips, vending machine) Develop public-facing education on SUD, stigma, and resources Prevention work in schools, but not sustained Explore withdrawal management options No withdrawal management facility Improve coordination between 988 and 911 Limited funding for alcohol use disorder services Intercept 1 – Law Enforcement & Emergency Services Current State Recommendations to Strengthen High percentage of CIT-trained officers Expand co-responder and non-law- enforcement crisis response Co-responder model available, but limited after-hours Formalize 911/988 protocols and training Narcan widely carried by Law Enforcement and First Responders Develop post-overdose response pathways (peer or civilian follow-up) Long transports for inpatient psychiatric care Increase officer wellness and support No post-overdose civilian response protocol Continue and expand CIT and Mental Health First Aid 2 Intercept 2 – Initial Detention / Initial Court Current State Recommendations to Strengthen Jail intake includes medical, MH, SUD, suicide screening (standardized?) Implement standardized, evidence-based screening tools Public safety screening used at bond hearings Expand pre-charge and pretrial diversion Diversion options exist, underutilized Increase warm handoffs at release from custody No night or after-hours court Reduce delays to arraignment and services Limited embedded behavioral health support during pretrial Embed or link behavioral health support in pretrial services Intercept 3 – Jails & Courts Current State Recommendations to Strengthen MAT continuation allowed, but no initiation Expand SUD and BH services inside the jail Limited on-site medical and psychiatric hours Initiate MOUD in custody No infirmary; frequent hospital transports Increase use of peers in jail and court settings Short length of stay limits intervention Strengthen treatment court pipeline and reduce wait times Treatment courts exist but face enrollment delays Explore competency-focused court options No mental health court or veterans court currently operating Intercept 4 - Reentry Current State Recommendations to Strengthen One jail social worker coordinating reentry Enhance reentry planning and coordination Peer involvement exists but is not systematized Share daily release lists across systems No prescriptions at release (only remaining meds) Ensure medication continuity and bridge scripts Releases often occur without notice Expand peer-led reentry support Housing and transportation are major barriers Strengthen connections to housing, benefits, and transportation 3 Intercept 5 – Community Corrections Current State Recommendations to Strengthen COMPAS used consistently Develop specialized behavioral health caseloads High caseloads (90–100 per agent) Create graduated sanctions and incentives No specialized behavioral health caseloads Increase access to treatment instead of revocation Technical violations often lead to revocation Embed or align clinical and peer support Substance use is a leading driver of violations Align transportation barriers to compliance expectations Overall noted theme across all Intercepts: • Strong collaboration, but fragmented data • Peer support is highly valued but underfunded • Housing, transportation, and withdrawal management are systemic gaps “Quick Fixes” • Improve Veteran identification across all areas, “Have you ever served in the military?” • Enhance reentry coordination by sharing daily release lists with court partners and providers to support timely reentry planning and warm handoffs. • Clarify peer support roles across all areas • Add peer support and harm reduction to regular agendas (CJCC and other agencies) Systemwide Recommendations • Invest in peer services across the SIM • Improve data sharing and dashboards • Expand warm handoffs / no wrong door practices • Align systems around trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care Strategic Plan Work 1. Increase peer support 2. Enhance reentry planning process 3. Increase warm handoffs promoting no wrong door 4. Develop integrated services within the jail sooner