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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 retroactive to July 1, 2021 for the provision of culturally specific mental health prevention and early intervention services for unserved adults, children, and families in the amount of $141,989 for FY 2021-2022 and $141,989 for FY 2022-2023 for a total Agreement amount of $283,978 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 (10%) ($23,398) 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 execute a Mental Health Services Agreement (MHSA) with Center for Community Advocacy retroactive to July 1, 2021 for the provision of culturally specific mental health prevention and early intervention services for unserved adults, children, and families in the amount of $141,989 for FY 2021-2022 and $141,989 for FY 2022-2023 for a total Agreement amount of $283,978 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 (10%) ($23,398) of the original Agreement amount and do not significantly alter the scope of services.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Health Department, Behavioral Health Bureau conducted a Request for Proposal (RFP) #10787 for Mental Health Services Act, Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Services which are aimed at preventing mental illnesses from becoming severe and disabling. PEI services focus on preventing the onset of mental health issues and/or providing early intervention treatment ...
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