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Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 3 to Mental Health Services Agreement A-15247 between The County of Monterey and The Village Project for the provision of additional prevention and early intervention outreach and engagement services retroactive to January 1, 2024, which adds $85,000 in FY 2023-2024, for a new total Agreement amount not to exceed $1,475,000 for a term of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 3 to Mental Health Services Agreement A-15247 between The County of Monterey and The Village Project for the provision of additional prevention and early intervention outreach and engagement services retroactive to January 1, 2024, which adds $85,000 in FY 2023-2024, for a new total Agreement amount not to exceed $1,475,000 for a term of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.
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-15247 with The Village Project to meet goals and objectives outlined in the County's MHSA Plan. Since MHSA revenues are higher than budgeted and this agency has the capacity to increase services delivered to the community, approval for amending the Agreement to increase the amount as appropriate is being sought.
The Village Project provides mental health outreach and engagement services to educate communities about the importance of mental health well-being and engagement in services by maintaining a presence in those communities through activities (Mental Health presentations, tabling at events, community speaking engagements, etc.) designed to reduce barriers such as distrust and stigma that prevent community members from seeking mental he...
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