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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute an Agreement with Crisis Support Services of Alameda County for suicide prevention and intervention services, effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026, in the amount of $200,450 for FY 2023-24, $207,900 for FY 2024-25, and $217,350 for FY 2025-26, for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $625,700; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute up to three future amendments where the combined amendments do not exceed 10% ($62,570) of the original contract amount and does not significantly change the scope of services, total not to exceed maximum of $688,270.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute
an Agreement with Crisis Support Services of Alameda County for suicide prevention and intervention services, effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026, in the amount of $200,450 for FY 2023-24, $207,900 for FY 2024-25, and $217,350 for FY 2025-26, for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $625,700; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute up to three future amendments where the combined amendments do not exceed 10% ($62,570) of the original contract amount and does not significantly change the scope of services, total not to exceed maximum of $688,270.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
County of Monterey, Health Department, Behavioral Health Bureau (BHB) is mandated to maintain a toll-free, 24/7 access telephone to provide linkage to services and support to Monterey County residents seeking mental health and substance use services.
Founded in 1966, Crisis Support Services of Alameda County (CSSAC) provides crisis intervention telephone counseling services to programs serving high consumers of mental health services. CSSAC is also c...
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