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Approve delegation of authority to the Director of Health to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Mental Health Services Agreement A-12262 with Central Coast Center for Independent Living for the provision of work incentive counseling, independent living skills, and outreach services for mental health clients and family members. Amendment No. 3 adds $4,613 for FY 2015-16 for a new total Agreement amount not to exceed $416,507.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve delegation of authority to the Director of Health to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Mental Health Services Agreement A-12262 with Central Coast Center for Independent Living for the provision of work incentive counseling, independent living skills, and outreach services for mental health clients and family members. Amendment No. 3 adds $4,613 for FY 2015-16 for a new total Agreement amount not to exceed $416,507.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Central Coast Center for Independent Living (CCCIL) is one of a nationwide network of Centers for Independent Living whose philosophy is that people with disabilities should have the same civil rights, options and control over choices in their own lives as do people without disabilities.
With the approval of Amendment No. 3, CCCIL will continue to provide work incentive counseling and independent living skills services to mental health clients, including youth, and their family members in an effort to determine their potential eligibility for various work incentive programs. This work supports the following Monterey County Health Department 2011-2015 strategic plan initiative: empower the community to improve health through programs, policies, and activities. It also supports one or more of the ten essential public health services, specifically: inform, educate, and empower people about health issues.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel and Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved as to legal form and...
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