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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 4121 with Wellspace Health, for the provision of inpatient detoxification, residential alcohol and drug treatment services, counseling services, and substance abuse testing on an “as requested” basis for clients referred by the County of El Dorado Health and Human Services Agency, in the amount of $325,000, for the term of November 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021;
2) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030 that it is more economical and feasible to contract with Wellspace Health for services provided under this Agreement 4121 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 4121, 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: AB109 and MHSA.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
One of the priorities of the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is to provide an array of evidence-based services designed to prevent and reduce alcoholism and drug addiction. HHSA’s Alcohol and Drug Programs accomplish this mission through education, prevention, treatment, and counseling services offered directly through contracts with community agencies. HHSA has contracted with WellSpace Health for the provision of alcohol and drug treatment services since 2013. In addition to WellSpace Health, HHSA contracts with other community-based organizations for alcohol and drug treatment services.
Services under this Agreement are necessary to reduce capacity issues with other providers and co-occurring specialty services. The shorter term, compared to the prior Agreement, was selected to allow sufficient time for Wellspace Health t...
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