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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to sign a three-year term Mental Health Services Agreement (July I, 2018 to June 30, 2021) with The Epicenter in the amount of $90,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19, $90,000 for FY 2019-20, and $90,000 for FY 2020-21 for a total Agreement amount of $270,000; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to approve up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed ten percent (10%) ($27,000) of the original Agreement amount and do not significantly alter the scope of services.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to sign a
three-year term Mental Health Services Agreement (July I, 2018 to June 30, 2021) with The Epicenter in the amount of $90,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19, $90,000 for FY 2019-20, and $90,000 for FY 2020-21 for a total Agreement amount of $270,000; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to approve up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed ten percent (10%) ($27,000) of the original Agreement amount and do not significantly alter the scope of services.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The County currently has Agreement A-12722 with The Epicenter which will expire on June 30, 2018. 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 helps youth who are at-risk of developing mental health and substance abuse problems access timely services and prev...
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