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KITTITAS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS STAFF REPORT FOR STUDY SESSION Public Health Office STUDY SESSION DATE: 5/27/2026 TOPIC: 1/10t' Tax Funding for Mental Health and SUD Prevention ACTION REQUESTED: Direction LEAD STAFF: Kasey Knutson, Human Services Manager RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to Kittitas County Public Health Department Staff on whether the Board of County Commissioners is interested in utilizing 1/10th funds to support instances for individual requests to support services. BRIEFING SUMMARY: • In April, the Kittitas County Juvenile Probation reached out via email regarding a juvenile who was pending for inpatient treatment recommendation. • Minor's family has insurance, however, the out of pocket expense would be prohibitive. • Human Services provided some potentials to pursue for the family; options are for specific target populations like youth with autism or agencies that may or may not be able to assist. ■ Juvenile Probation asked if the 1/10th tax funding would be possible, so Human Services request additional information about the scenario to include timeline funds needed, anticipated cost, and an overarching summary of the situation. Request is attached. ■ As of May 14, the family is still finalizing paperwork with the insurance company and Juvenile Probation reached out again for an update. BACKGROUND: Treatment is listed within the Revised Code of Washington for the use of the tax funding. Oftentimes, youth in juvenile probation have access to Medicaid for medical insurance, which does not result in an out of pocket cost. For individuals with private insurance, there are out of pocket costs associated. DISCUSSION: Is there a portion of 1/1 Oth funding that the Board of County Commissioner is interested in providing for individual requests in the community for mental health or substance use disorder Page 1 of 2 Public Health Office "Study Session Staff Report", 12/23/2024