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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment 3 to Agreement for Services 25, (010-S1711) with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc., for the provision of “as requested” long-term, 24-hour treatment programs for adults with serious mental disorders, to extend the current term by two years to June 30, 2021, and to increase the compensation by $3,300,000 for a maximum contractual obligation of $7,500,000;
2) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030 that it is more economical and feasible to contract with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. for services because the County has neither the staff nor facilities to provide 24x7 residential treatment and detoxification services; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 25, (010-S1711), including amendments which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement, and contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: Behavioral Health Realignment.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
On behalf of the County, HHSA contracts with the State as the Mental Health Plan (MHP) for the County. As the MHP, HHSA is required to provide Specialty Mental Health Services to eligible individuals, including long-term residential facility placements when appropriate. To meet this requirement, the MHP contracts with long-term residential treatment facilities and psychiatric facilities, to ensure availability of services on an “as requested” basis, in accordance with Title 9, California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 22 CCR and Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC), Division 5.
Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. is licensed by the State of California to provide long-term residential intensive psychiatric and rehabilitation services to adults with serious mental health disorders. The services are designed to assist eligible clients, age 18 or older...
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