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a. Approve delegation of authority to the Director of Health to execute a one-year Service Agreement (for the term of July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016) with Rancho Cielo, Inc. for Monterey County Health Department, Behavioral Health Bureau to provide psychiatric services at the Rancho Cielo youth campus (no exchange of funds), and
b. Approve delegation of authority to the Director of Health to execute up to three future amendments to this Services Agreement that do not significantly alter the scope of work.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve delegation of authority to the Director of Health to execute a one-year Service Agreement (for the term of July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016) with Rancho Cielo, Inc. for Monterey County Health Department, Behavioral Health Bureau to provide psychiatric services at the Rancho Cielo youth campus (no exchange of funds), and
b. Approve delegation of authority to the Director of Health to execute up to three future amendments to this Services Agreement that do not significantly alter the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
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 their lives and empower them 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 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 overcome violence and/or drug use, by assisting youth to become educated and obtain the necessary skills for a successful quality of life.
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