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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 su...
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