Title
Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a Amendment No. 1 to the Standard Agreement A-17203 with The Santa Cruz Lesbian and Gay Community Center dba The Diversity Center for the continued provision of training, consultation, curriculum development and community outreach services to aid in the fulfillment of the approved Rainbow Connections Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Innovation Plan, adding funds in the amount of $295,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of $1,036,130 and adding a year to the term for a new revised term of January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a Amendment No. 1 to the Standard Agreement A-17203 with The Santa Cruz Lesbian and Gay Community Center dba The Diversity Center for the continued provision of training, consultation, curriculum development and community outreach services to aid in the fulfillment of the approved Rainbow Connections Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Innovation Plan, adding funds in the amount of $295,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of $1,036,130 and adding a year to the term for a new revised term of January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.
SUMMARY:
This Amendment No. 1 to the Standard Agreement with The Santa Cruz Lesbian and Gay Community Center dba “The Diversity Center” will enable their continued provision of training, consultation, curriculum development, event production, and community outreach services to aid in the fulfillment of the approved “Rainbow Connections” MHSA Innovation Plan concluding June 30, 2027.
DISCUSSION:
On May 25, 2023, the County of Monterey Behavioral Health Bureau received approval from the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC) for the “Rainbow Connections” Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Innovation Plan. This Innovation Plan a...
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