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Health and Human Services Agency, Mental Health Division, recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 030-S1511 with South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center with a maximum contractual obligation of $405,384 for the term of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017 for the support of the Latino Outreach Prevention and Early Intervention project in the Tahoe Basin through the County’s Mental Health Services Act Plan; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to the above noted Agreement, including amendments which do not affect the maximum compensation or term of the Agreement, and contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: Mental Health Services Act Prevention and Early Intervention Funding.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost…………… $405,384
Budget - FY 2014/15……….…… $135,128
Budget - FY 2015/16 .…………. $135,128
Budget - FY 2016/17 …………… $135,128
Total Funding Available………… $405,384
Change To Net County Cost……. $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
There is no change to the Net County Cost associated with this agenda item. Sufficient appropriations are included in the Fiscal Year 2014-15 budget and will be included in future County Budget Requests.
Background
On December 10, 2013, the Board adopted and authorized implementation of the FY 2013-14 Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Plan (File ID 13-1512). Included in the approved MHSA Plan is the "Latino Outreach" program under the Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) component.
The Latino Outreach project is a highly effective and culturally specific intervention strategy program utilizing the Promotora model, and provides outreach, engagement, and early intervention services. The program reduces barriers to mental health care access while decreasing the health disparities experienced by the Latino population. This program address...
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