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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive standard Mental Health Services Agreement for the term beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with Star View Behavioral Health, Inc., for the provision of Community Treatment Facility and Psychiatric Health Facility services in the amount not to exceed $254,136 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($25,414) of the original Agreement amount, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $279,550.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive standard Mental Health Services Agreement for the term beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with Star View Behavioral Health, Inc., for the provision of Community Treatment Facility and Psychiatric Health Facility services in the amount not to exceed $254,136 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($25,414) of the original Agreement amount, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $279,550.
SUMMARY
Star View consists of two programs, Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) and Community Treatment Facility (CTF). The PHF provides comprehensive psychiatric and physical assessment, evaluation, and treatment in a safe and secure setting for youth with acute psychiatric symptoms including behaviors which pose a risk to the safety of the youngster or those around them. After a period of stabilization on the PHF, children transition to the CTF.
DISCUSSION:
Star View Behavioral Health, Inc. is a high-level mental he...
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