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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health to sign a three-year Mental Health Services Agreement with Harmony at Home for school-based counseling services for children who have been exposed to violence and trauma in the amount of $75,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-13, $75,000 for FY 2013-14, and $75,000 for FY 2014-15, for a total Agreement in the amount of $225,000; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health to approve up to three future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the original amount and do not significantly change the scope of work or result in an increase to County General Fund Contribution.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health to sign a three-year Mental Health Services Agreement with Harmony at Home for school-based counseling services for children who have been exposed to violence and trauma in the amount of $75,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-13, $75,000 for FY 2013-14, and $75,000 for FY 2014-15, for a total Agreement in the amount of $225,000; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health to approve up to three future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the original amount and do not significantly change the scope of work or result in an increase to County General Fund Contribution.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Harmony at Home (HAH) provides services that teach healthy communication within families to end the cycle of violence and abuse. HAH provides school-based domestic violence counseling services to elementary school-aged children in the Alisal, Salinas Elementary and the Salinas Union High School Districts. These services address the emotional trauma and related issues of children who have witnessed and/or experienced violence. The Health Department, Behavioral Health Bureau, has contracted with HAH since August 2009 and is requesting approval of this renewal Menta...
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