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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute a two (2) year Mental Health Services Agreement (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023) with Harmony at Home for school-based counseling services for children who have been exposed to violence and trauma in the amount of $91,120 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22, and $91,120 for FY 2022-23, for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $182,240; 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%) ($18,224) of the original Agreement amount and do not significantly change 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 execute a two (2) year Mental Health Services Agreement (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023) with Harmony at Home for school-based counseling services for children who have been exposed to violence and trauma in the amount of $91,120 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22, and $91,120 for FY 2022-23, for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $182,240; 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%) ($18,224) of the original Agreement amount and do not significantly change the scope of services.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Harmony at Home provides services that teach healthy communication within families to end the cycle of violence and abuse. The agency provides school-based domestic violence counseling services to elementary school-aged children in Alisal, Salinas City Elementary and the Salinas Union High School Districts. These services address the emotional trauma and related issues of children who have witnessed and/or experienced violence. The Health Department, Behavioral Health has contracted with Harmony at Home since Augus...
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