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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 with Goodwill Central Coast (Goodwill CC) for the provision of employment and supportive services for Proposition 47 clients in Monterey County, retroactive to October 1, 2021, in the amount of $550,000 for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2021-23, for the term of October 1, 2021 through February 28, 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%) ($55,000) 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 sign a multi-year Mental Health Services Agreement with Goodwill Central Coast (Goodwill CC) for the provision of employment and supportive services for Proposition 47 clients in Monterey County, retroactive to October 1, 2021, in the amount of $550,000 for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2021-23, for the term of October 1, 2021 through February 28, 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%) ($55,000) of the original Agreement amount and do not significantly alter the scope of services.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) awarded a continuing three-year $6,000,000 Proposition 47 Cohort-2 grant to the Monterey County Health Department, Behavioral Health Bureau. The Grant will continue to focus on individuals in the criminal justice system in need of mental health, substance abuse treatment and supportive services needed to eliminate barriers to successful reintegration into society and reduce the recidivism rate of people convicted of less serious crimes.
The Behavioral Health Bureau will work with Goodwill CC, who will provide Employment Training, Job Placement and Supportive Services to Proposition 47 eligible clients in Monterey County. The goals and objectives are to provide the appropriate supportive services aimed at increasing the progression and recovery rate for this population.
Goodwill CC is a local vendor well-known for the work they do in the community. They currently contract with other counties to provide employment readiness and placement services for previously incarcerated clients including the Proposition 47 population. Goodwill CC works with hard to serve populations who have barriers to employment and have staff who are well-equipped to help them overcome these challenges.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2018-22 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:
The Office of the County Counsel-Risk Management and Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved as to legal form and fiscal provisions respectively.
FINANCING:
The grant provides program funding in the amount of $550,000 for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2021-23. The funds for FY 2021-22 are included in the Health Department Behavioral Health Bureau (HEA012, Unit 8410) FY 2021-22 Adopted Budget. The expenditures for Fiscal Year 2022-23 will be included in the Department’s Requested Budget for that fiscal year.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Check the related 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, 755-4716
Approved by:
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Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of Health, 755-4526
Attachment:
Agreement