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Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute Amendment No. 1 to Mental Health Services Agreement A-15246 between the County of Monterey and National Alliance on Mental Illness, Monterey County (NAMI MC), for the provision of education, support, information and referrals to those affected by mental illnesses, retroactive to July 1, 2022, which adds funding in the amount of $80,000 for FY 2022-2023, and $80,000 for FY 2023-2024 for a new total Agreement not to exceed $520,000 for the full-term of July 1, 2021 - 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. 1 to Mental Health Services Agreement A-15246 between the County of Monterey and National Alliance on Mental Illness, Monterey County (NAMI MC), for the provision of education, support, information and referrals to those affected by mental illnesses, retroactive to July 1, 2022, which adds funding in the amount of $80,000 for FY 2022-2023, and $80,000 for FY 2023-2024 for a new total Agreement not to exceed $520,000 for the full-term of July 1, 2021 - 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-15246 with NAMI MC 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.
With its signature programs, NAMI MC empowers individuals and families to recognize the symptoms of mental illness so they may navigate appropriate treatments, while offering emotional help and education. NAMI programs typicall...
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