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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive Service Agreement with Rancho Cielo, Inc. for Monterey County Health Department Behavioral Health Bureau's provision of psychiatric services at the Rancho Cielo youth campus (no exchange of funds), for the term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to approve up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work.
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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 Service Agreement with Rancho Cielo, Inc. for Monterey County Health Department Behavioral Health Bureau's provision of psychiatric services at the Rancho Cielo youth campus (no exchange of funds), for the term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to approve up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
The County currently maintains Agreement A-14765 with Rancho Cielo, Inc. which expired on June 30, 2023. Monterey County Behavioral Health (MCBH) implements evidence-based practices of therapeutic mental health and substance abuse services that help youth participate in the shared mission and goals of Rancho Cielo, Inc. ("Rancho Cielo"), which are to transform the lives of youth and empower youth to become accountable, competent, productive, and responsible citizens. MCBH and Rancho Cielo have a well-established collaborative relationship of providing support and recovery services to at-risk youth participating in the Rancho Cielo programs. Rancho Cielo is a campus site that provides youth programs in Monterey County and is regarded as an integral part of the overall community initiative to help youth ov...
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