Guest column: Setting record straight about the Behavioral Health Department

Regarding The Star's Feb. 4 editorial — “Is county ready for Prop. 1 objectives?” — the editorial fell short in providing its readers a thoroughly fact-checked opinion that included verified sources. Behavioral Health services are so critical for the community that it is important for full understanding of any concern to be complete and well presented to readers. First, it was asserted in the editorial that the Ventura County Behavioral Health Department (VCBH) has been operating as a “leaderless” department for five months. This is incorrect. During this time of...