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Approve and authorize the Director of Health to sign Amendment No. 2 to Agreement A-11772 with the Alliance on Aging for the Senior Peer Counseling Program that provides mental health intervention, support and referral services to older adults. Amendment No. 2 extends the term from June 30, 2012 to June 30, 2013, revises the Program Description and Payment Provisions, incorporates the new Exhibits H and I, and adds $138,000 for FY 2012-13 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $318,780.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Director of Health to sign Amendment No. 2 to Agreement A-11772 with the Alliance on Aging for the Senior Peer Counseling Program that provides mental health intervention, support and referral services to older adults. Amendment No. 2 extends the term from June 30, 2012 to June 30, 2013, revises the Program Description and Payment Provisions, incorporates the new Exhibits H and I, and adds $138,000 for FY 2012-13 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $318,780.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Alliance on Aging administers the Senior Peer Counseling (SPC) Program, providing mental health intervention, support and referral services to older adults suffering from depression, anxiety, loss, isolation, and other stressors. The Health Department, Behavioral Health Bureau, has contracted with the Alliance on Aging for these services since September 2007 and is requesting approval of this Amendment to continue the SPC Program in Fiscal Year 2012-13.
The proposed Amendment No. 2 will provide continued funding for senior outreach and peer counseling services with a particular focus on underserved Latino older adults. The SPC Program also assists with access to community resources and facilitates support groups that foster emotional support and encouragement for older adults, especially those who may be at risk of requiring acute psychiatric inpatient care, resident...
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