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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment 1 to Agreement 4284 with California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) Joint Powers Authority, to continue to participate in the “CalMHSA North Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline Program” that extends the termination date to June 30, 2021, and increases the administrative fee to $17,175, thereby continuing authorization for CalMHSA to administer program funding on behalf of the County; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement 4284, including amendments which do not increase the amount or change the term of the Agreement, and contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: State Funding.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
On February 15, 2011, the Board authorized the County to become a participating member in the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) JPA via Resolution 024-2011 and participation agreement 373-162-M-E2010 (EDC #142-O1111). Initially, CalMHSA was formed so that counties could pool their Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) funds to maximize the effectiveness of funding. Over time CalMHSA has evolved to include a broader scope of services, including the negotiation on behalf of participating counties for the purchase of State Hospital beds and other programs or activities including but not limited to the Drug-Medical Treatment Program, managed mental health care, and delivery of specialty mental health services, thereby requiring subsequent Participation Agreements for the North Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline Program (Agreement 4284).
The CalMHSA Participation Agreement 4284 authorizes use of the North Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline (NVSPH) which is administered through CalMHSA on behalf of counties that are participating in and funding the program. It serves as the primary suicide prevention hotline for these counties. As funding allows, NVSPH will continue to operate a 24/7 suicide prevention hotline accredited by the American Association of Suicidology, and will continue to answer calls through its participation in the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. NVSPH will also maintain its hotline website, and will provide outreach and technical assistance to counties that are participating and funding the program.
ALTERNATIVES:
Participation in the NVSPH is in the El Dorado County Mental Health Services Act Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan that was approved by the Board on June 9, 2020 (File ID 20-0446).
PRIOR BOARD ACTION:
1) 12/10/10 10-1324 CalMHSA JPA
2) 12/10/13 10-1324 CalMHSA Restated JPA
3) 11/05/19 19-1297 HHSA Agmts 265-M1610 A2, 4282, and 4284
4) 06/09/20 20-0446 HHSA Mental Health Services Act Plan FY 20-21 - FY 22-23
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Approved by County Counsel, Human Resources, and Risk Management.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Participation is funded by MHSA funding. There is no Net County Cost associated with this Agenda item. Sufficient appropriations are included in the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
1) Clerk of the Board to obtain the Chair’s signature on two (2) originals of Amendment 1 to Agreement 4284.
2) Clerk of the Board to return both signed Amendments to Health and Human Services Agency, Contracts Unit, to obtain final signature.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT:
Healthy Communities.
CONTACT
Don Semon, Health and Human Services Agency Director