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a. Authorize the Director of Health to execute a three-year term Mental Health Services Agreement (July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018) with On The Move dba The Epicenter in the amount of $105,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16, $90,000 for FY 2016-17, and $90,000 for FY 2017-18 for a total Agreement amount of $285,000; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health to approve up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the original Agreement amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Director of Health to execute a three-year term Mental Health Services Agreement (July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018) with On The Move dba The Epicenter in the amount of $105,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16, $90,000 for FY 2016-17, and $90,000 for FY 2017-18 for a total Agreement amount of $285,000; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health to approve up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the original Agreement amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On the Move dba The Epicenter (The Epicenter) is a non-profit organization focused on empowering transition age youth ages 16-24 to become self-sufficient as they navigate the transition to adulthood. The Epicenter is a youth led drop-in center that integrates resources and services, and works with the entire community to address barriers youth face as they leave systems of care. Currently, there are no drop-in centers in Salinas where young adults can access needed supports. This center will help youth who are at-risk of developing mental health and substance abuse problems access timely services and prevent the need to access higher levels of care.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2011-2015 strategic plan initiative: 3) Ensure access...
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