Title
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute a Mental Health Services Agreement (MHSA) with Center for Community Advocacy for the provision of community based mental health prevention and early intervention services for unserved adults, children, and families in the amount of $145,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20; 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 (10%) ($14,500) of the original Agreement amount and do not significantly alter the scope of services.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute a Mental Health Services Agreement (MHSA) with Center for Community Advocacy for the provision of community based mental health prevention and early intervention services for unserved adults, children, and families in the amount of $145,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20; 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 (10%) ($14,500) of the original Agreement amount and do not significantly alter the scope of services.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The County currently has Agreement A-13159 with Center for Community Advocacy, which will expire on June 30, 2019. Center for Community Advocacy provides recruitment and training of Promotores who are bicultural paraprofessionals. Promotores facilitate access to mental health services, increase mental health awareness, and provide advocacy for the unserved and underserved Latino population of Monterey County. Individuals identified needing higher levels of care are referred to Monterey County Behavioral Health Bureau for services. Additionally, Center for Community Advocacy will provide education, outreach and referrals to unserved and underserved Latino populations in Monterey County through a series of radio programs and subsequent group meetings in the community. This program is fulfilled under the Monterey County Behavioral Health MHSA Innovation Project: Micro-Innovation Grants for Increasing Latino Engagement. Approval of this proposed Agreement will provide a continuum of outreach to the population of focus and extend collaboration efforts.
This Agreement contains the County’s standard 30-day “no cause” provision (Section IV, B) and an additional defunding provision (Section IV, D), which provides the County the ability to amend or terminate the Agreement in the event of a reduction and/or termination of funding.
This work supports the following Monterey County Health Department 2018-2022 strategic plan initiative: 3. Ensure access to culturally and linguistically appropriate, customer-friendly, quality health services. It also supports one of the ten essential public health services, specifically: 7. Link people to needed personal health services and assure the provisions of health care when otherwise unavailable.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel-Risk Management and Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved as to legal form and fiscal provisions respectively.
FINANCING:
This Agreement is funded by Mental Health Services Act (100%) revenues The funds for this Agreement are included in the Health Department’s Behavioral Health (HEA012, Unit 8410) Fiscal Year 2019-20 Requested Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
☐Economic Development:
• Through collaboration, strengthen economic development to ensure a diversified and healthy economy.
☐Administration:
• Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and transparency.
☒Health & Human Services:
• Improve health and quality of life through County supported policies, programs, and services; promoting access to equitable opportunities for healthy choices and healthy environments in collaboration with communities.
☐Infrastructure:
• Plan and develop a sustainable, physical infrastructure that improves the quality of life for County residents and supports economic development results.
☐Public Safety:
• Create a safe environment for people to achieve their potential, leading businesses and communities to thrive and grow by reducing violent crimes as well as crimes in general.
Prepared By: Rose Moreno, Management Analyst III, 4716
Approved By: Elsa Jimenez, Director of Health, 4526
Attachment:
Agreement is on file with the Clerk of the Board