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Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute Amendment No. 3 to Mental Health Services Agreement A-15264 with Community Human Services for the provision of Prevention and Early Intervention Outreach and Engagement Services, increasing the amount by $87,037 for FY 2022-23, effective June 30, 2023, for a new total Agreement amount not to exceed $5,893,213.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute Amendment No. 3 to Mental Health Services Agreement A-15264 with Community Human Services for the provision of Prevention and Early Intervention Outreach and Engagement Services, increasing the amount by $87,037 for FY 2022-23, effective June 30, 2023, for a new total Agreement amount not to exceed $5,893,213.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
As part of the County of Monterey Health Department, Behavioral Health Bureau’s ACCESS and Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) outreach, engagement and mental health programs the County currently has Agreement A-15264 with Community Human Services (CHS) to meet goals and objectives outlined in the County’s MHSA Plan.
Amendment No. 3 will increase funding for CHS for FY 2022-23 to continue providing much needed outpatient mental health services to Monterey County residents. CHS will continue to provide MHSA services such as, Nurturing Parenting Program (NPP) which is a primary prevention, family-centered, trauma-informed curriculum designed to build nurturing parenting skills as an alternative to abusive and neglecting child-rearing practices. CHS offers “Community-Based Nurturing Parenting Education” (10 topics - Primary Prevention) and “Nurturing Skills for Families” (24 topics - Secondary Prevention). In addition, CHS provides Short-Term Therapeutic Services which include client-centered assessment and treatment planning, individual therapy, psychoeducational groups, and case management to help individuals with mild to moderate symptoms improve their mental health. CHS also provides education, outreach and referral services with the aim to promote greater access to mental health services among unserved and underserved Hispanic/Latino populations in the County of Monterey. This Amendment No. 3 also terms Program 3: Family Support Groups, effective June 30, 2023.
This work supports the County of Monterey Health Department 2018-2022 Strategic Plan Goal: 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 provision of health care when otherwise unavailable.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of the County Counsel and Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved Amendment No. 3 as to legal form and fiscal provisions, respectively.
FINANCING:
This Agreement is funded by Mental Health Services Act Community Services and Support (CSS) (44%), Prevention and Early Intervention (55%) and Innovations (1%). The funds for FY 2022-23 are included in the Health Department Behavioral Health (HEA012, Unit 8410) FY 2022-23 Adopted Budget. Appropriations and revenues for FY 2023-24 are included in the Health Department Behavioral Health Bureau (HEA012, Unit 8410) FY 2023-24 Requested Budget. Approval of this action has no impact on the County General Fund.
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: Rosie Mendoza, Management Analyst II, 262-1175
Approved By:
______________________________ Date __________________________
Joseph Macaluso, Assistant Director of Health, 809-4790
On behalf of Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of Health, 755-4526
Attachments:
Amendment No. 3
Board Order (Amendment No. 2)
Amendment No. 2
Board Order (Amendment No. 1)
Amendment No. 1
Board Order (A-15264)
Agreement A-15264