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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health to sign a three-year Mental Health Services Agreement with Family Service Agency of the Central Coast for suicide prevention and intervention services in the amount of $224,372 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-15, $224,372 for FY 2015-16, and $224,372 for FY 2016-17, for a total Agreement in the amount of $673,116; 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.
Report
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 Family Service Agency of the Central Coast for suicide prevention and intervention services in the amount of $224,372 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-15, $224,372 for FY 2015-16, and $224,372 for FY 2016-17, for a total Agreement in the amount of $673,116; 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.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Suicide Prevention Service (SPS), a program of the Family Service Agency of the Central Coast, is an Accredited Crisis Center through the American Association of Suicidology and serves the tri-county region of Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties. In addition to the 24/7 suicide crisis line, SPS provides suicide prevention training to school personnel, community agencies and organizations, conducts an ongoing public awareness campaign to educate the community regarding suicide prevention, and develops grief support groups for families and friends of suicide victims. The goals of these services are to: reduce the incidence of suicide and suicidal behaviors; reduce the impact of suicidal behaviors on significant others and family members; educate the community to recognize the warning signs associated with suicide; and raise public awareness regarding suicide and suicide prevention strategies.
This renewal Agreement will assure continuation of these services for an additional three year term beginning July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel and Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved this Agreement as to legal form and fiscal provisions. The Agreement is on file with the Clerk of the Board.
FINANCING:
This Agreement is funded by Mental Health Services Act funds (78% or $523,116) and County General Funds (22% or $150,000). The funds for this Agreement are included in the Health Department's Behavioral Health (HEA012, Unit 8410) Fiscal Year 2014-15 Recommended Budget.
Prepared by: Alica Hendricks, Management Analyst, 1295
Approved by: Ray Bullick, Director of Health, 4526
Attachment:
Agreement is on file with Clerk of the Board