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Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a Renewal and Amendment No.1 to Mental Health Services Agreement A-17388 with PCH Treatment, Inc. for the provision of residential treatment services for treating obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety-related issues, retroactive to July 16, 2025 to extend the term to December 31, 2025 and add $335,000 of additional services, for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $613,000.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a Renewal and Amendment No.1 to Mental Health Services Agreement A-17388 with PCH Treatment, Inc. for the provision of residential treatment services for treating obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety-related issues, retroactive to July 16, 2025 to extend the term to December 31, 2025 and add $335,000 of additional services, for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $613,000.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
The County of Monterey currently has Agreement No. A-17388 with PCH Treatment, Inc. who provides specialized residential treatment for adults, both male and female, with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety-related issues. In addition to supportive housing, PCH Treatment, Inc. individualized treatment plans include Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and OCD-specific group therapies, supported by medication management when appropriate. The Renewal and Amendment No. 1 adds five (5) OCD Treatment, Room & Board continuation cycles. This Renewal and Amendment No. 1 is retroactive to July 16, 2025 due to the need to extend treatment services for a client currently in the residential program.
This work supports the following County of Monterey Health Department 2025-2028 Strategic Plan Goal(s): 2). Provide Exceptional Person-Centered Care through Accessible, Community-Focused Health Services. It also supports one of the ten essential public health services, specifically: 5) Develop policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
County Counsel and Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved as to legal form and fiscal provisions, respectively.
FINANCING
This Agreement is funded by Realignment (100%). The funds for this Agreement are included in the Health Department’s Behavioral Health (HEA012, Unit 8410) Fiscal Year FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
☐ Economic Development:
• Through collaboration, strengthen economic development to ensure a diversified and healthy economy.
☐ Administration:
• Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and transparency.
☒ Health & Human Services:
• Improve health and quality of life through County supported policies, programs, and services, promoting access to equitable opportunities for healthy choices and healthy environments in collaboration with communities.
☐ Infrastructure:
• Plan and develop a sustainable, physical infrastructure that improves the quality of life for County residents and supports economic development results.
☐ Public Safety:
• Create a safe environment for people to achieve their potential, leading businesses and communities to thrive and grow by reducing violent crimes as well as crimes in general.
Prepared By: Katherine Bonilla, Management Analyst II, 796-1743
Approved By: Elsa Jimenez, Director of Health Services, 755-4526
Attachments:
Board Report
Renewal and Amendment No. 1
Agreement