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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health to sign a three-year term Mental Health Services Agreement (July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2016) with Edgewood Center for Children and Families for the provision of mental health services to Monterey County residents in the amount of $641,163 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-14, $641,163 for FY 2014-15, and $641,163 for FY 2015-16, for a total Agreement amount of $1,923,489; 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.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health to sign a three-year term Mental Health Services Agreement (July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2016) with Edgewood Center for Children and Families for the provision of mental health services to Monterey County residents in the amount of $641,163 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-14, $641,163 for FY 2014-15, and $641,163 for FY 2015-16, for a total Agreement amount of $1,923,489; 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:
This new Mental Health Services Agreement with Edgewood Center for Children and Families ("Edgewood") replaces Agreement A-11902 which expires on June 30, 2013. Edgewood will provide mental health services, day treatment intensive (full day), medication support, therapeutic behavioral health services, mental health rehab, and hospital diversion services as required by the treatment plan. The current Agreement census allows for one to five placements depending on the program.
Edgewood Center for Children and Families provides services to those who require the highest level of residential care. T...
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