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Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Standard Agreement with Tovar Strategies Inc. to provide professional web design and media specialist services in the fulfillment of the approved "Rainbow Connections" Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Innovation Plan for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $223,400 for the term beginning October 15, 2023 through June 30, 2026.
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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 Amendment No. 1 to the Standard Agreement with Tovar Strategies Inc. to provide professional web design and media specialist services in the fulfillment of the approved "Rainbow Connections" Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Innovation Plan for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $223,400 for the term beginning October 15, 2023 through June 30, 2026.
SUMMARY/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 aims to improve the mental health outcomes and functioning of LGBTQ youth and their families by promoting interagency communication and collaboration across youth-serving systems, and through building capacity among youth-serving adults to identify and respond affirmatively to the needs of LGTBQ youth up to age 24. Multiple vendors will assist COUNTY in the implementation and evaluation of the Rainbow Connections Innovation Program. Tovar Strategies Inc. will maintain an important role in this project by providing professional web design and media specialist services to COUNTY and other "Rainbow Connections" program partners.
This work supports the following County of Monterey Health Department 2018-2024 Strategic Plan Goal: 3. Ens...
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