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TACT Task Group

In June 2009, the California Department of Mental Health (DMH) combined the Emily Q Accountability Structure Implementation Strategy task group (ASIS) and the Technical Assistance, Communication, and Training task group (prior TACT). Due to the State fiscal situation, loss of staff resources, and the recognition that both task groups were addressing similar and integrated issues, the two Task Groups were united to form the TBS Accountability, Communications, and Training (new TACT) Task Group. In order to meet the requirements of the Nine Point Plan, and specifically the Exit Strategy court order, the new TACT group will address the scope identified in both prior task groups.

The original task groups were proposed in October 2008 as part of the Emily Q Settlement Team Nine-Point Plan submitted to the Court on September 24, 2008. This plan was approved by the Honorable A. Howard Matz, U.S. District Judge, Central District of California, on November 14, 2008. Under the leadership of Special Master Richard Saletta, membership was drawn from the State Departments of Mental Health and Health Care Services, county mental health plans, plaintiffs, providers, consumers and family members, and contractors.

The new TACT task group will create and monitor the development of an accountability structure per the approved Nine-Point Plan. The task group will also create a plan and implement technical assistance and training for partners and stakeholders in relation to the improvements in TBS services. The task group is also responsible for coordinating communications regarding these services.

Charter - 07/31/09