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Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute Amendment No. 2 to Mental Health Services Agreement A-15247 between The County of Monterey and The Village Project, Inc. for the provision of Prevention and Early Intervention Outreach and Engagement services retroactive to July 1, 2022 which adds $140,000 in FY 2022-23 and $510,000 in FY 2023-2024, for a new total Agreement amount not to exceed $1,390,000 for a term of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute Amendment No. 2 to Mental Health Services Agreement A-15247 between The County of Monterey and The Village Project, Inc. for the provision of Prevention and Early Intervention Outreach and Engagement services retroactive to July 1, 2022 which adds $140,000 in FY 2022-23 and $510,000 in FY 2023-2024, for a new total Agreement amount not to exceed $1,390,000 for a term of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
As part of the Monterey County Health Department, Behavioral Health Bureau’s Access and Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) outreach, engagement and mental health programs the County currently has Agreement A-15247 with The Village Project, Inc (TVP) to meet goals and objectives outlined in the County’s MHSA Plan. Since MHSA revenues are higher than budgeted and this agency has the capacity to increase services delivered to the community, approval for amending Agreement to increase amount and extending term as appropriate, is being sought.
TVP provides mental health outreach and engagement services to educate communities about the importance of mental health well-being and engagement in services by maintaining a presence in those communities through activities (Mental Health presentations, tabling at events, community speaking engagements, etc.) designed to reduce barriers such as distrust and stigma that prevent community members from seeking mental health treatment. More broadly, in addition to acquainting community members with the services of The Village Project, Inc., the agency provides information on other resources within the County that community members can access. The Amendment No.1 with TVP is for a current contracted dollar amount of $740,000 which will expire on June 30, 2023. Amendment No. 2 adds funding in the amount of $650,000 and extends the Agreement by one additional fiscal year through June 30, 2024.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2018-2022 Strategic Plan Goal: 3. Ensure access to culturally and linguistically appropriate, customer-friendly, quality health services. It also supports one of the ten essential public health services, specifically: 7. Link people to needed personal health services and assure the provision of health care when otherwise unavailable.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of the County Counsel and Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved as to legal form and fiscal provisions, respectively.
FINANCING:
This Amendment No. 2 is funded by Mental Health Services Act Prevention and Early Intervention funds (PEI). The added funds in the amount of $140,000 for FY 2022-23 are included in the Health Department's Behavioral Health (HEA012, Unit 8410) FY 2022-23 Adopted Budget. Appropriations and revenues in the amount of $510,000 will be included in the Health Department Behavioral Health Bureau (HEA012, Unit 8410) FY 2023-24 Requested Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Mark a check to 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: Rose Moreno, Management Analyst III, 755-4716
__________________________________________ Date: ________
Approved By: Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of Health, 755-4526
Attachments:
Amendment No. 1
Agreement