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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute a three-year Service Agreement with Rancho Cielo, Inc. for Monterey County Health Department Behavioral Health Bureau's provision of psychiatric services at the Rancho Cielo youth campus (no exchange of funds), for the term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health 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 Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute a three-year Service Agreement with Rancho Cielo, Inc. for Monterey County Health Department Behavioral Health Bureau's provision of psychiatric services at the Rancho Cielo youth campus (no exchange of funds), for the term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health 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 currently maintains Agreement A-13133 with Rancho Cielo, Inc. which will expire on June 30, 2020. Monterey County 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 youth programs in Monterey County and is regarded as an inte...
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