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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive Non-Standard Service Agreement with Rancho Cielo, Inc. for the County of Monterey Health Department Behavioral Health Bureau’s provision of psychiatric services at the Rancho Cielo youth campus with no exchange of funds, for a retroactive term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026; 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 County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a retroactive Non-Standard Service Agreement with Rancho Cielo, Inc. for the County of Monterey Health Department Behavioral Health Bureau’s provision of psychiatric services at the Rancho Cielo youth campus with no exchange of funds, for a retroactive term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026; 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.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The County of Monterey currently maintains Agreement A-16599 with Rancho Cielo, Inc. which expired on June 30, 2024. The County of Monterey 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 you...
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