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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to sign a multi-year Mental Health Services Agreement (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023) with Community Human Services for the provision of outpatient mental health services in the amount of $679,757 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 and $679,757 for FY 2022-23 for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $1,359,514 for the term of July 1, 2021 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 that do not exceed ten percent (10%) ($135,951) 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 multi-year Mental Health Services Agreement (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023) with Community Human Services for the provision of outpatient mental health services in the amount of $679,757 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 and $679,757 for FY 2022-23 for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $1,359,514 for the term of July 1, 2021 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 that do not exceed ten percent (10%) ($135,951) of the original Agreement amount and do not significantly alter the scope of services.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The County currently has Agreement A-14789 with Community Human Services (CHS) which will expire on June 30, 2021. Community Human Services provides outpatient mental health services to Monterey County clients, mental health services to individuals with HIV/AIDS, and Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual & Transgender (GLBT) individuals in addition to services for runaway/homeless youth through the Street Outreach Program. These services are critical to meeting the goals and objectives of Monte...
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