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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 043-S1811 with Foothill Indian Education Alliance, for the provision of culturally specific Native American prevention and early intervention mental health services, for the term July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020, with a maximum contractual obligation of $377,250; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 043-S1811, 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: Mental Health Services Act.
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 043-S1811 with Foothill Indian Education Alliance, for the provision of culturally specific Native American prevention and early intervention mental health services. These services are consistent with those outlined in the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Plan and Three-year Plan-Updates. Approval of this Agreement will ensure HHSA will continue to meet the community service demands.
Additionally, HHSA has determined that due to the special skills and qualifications involved in the performance of the work, and in accordance with County Ordinance Section 3.13.030, it is more economical and feasible to engage an independent contractor for culturally-specific Native American prevention and early intervention services.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
In 2004, California voters passed Proposition 63, the MHSA. The MHSA imposes a one (1) percent tax on personal income in excess of $1,000,000. The funds from the tax are distributed to California counties and are intended to transform the Mental Health System into one that is consumer and family driven, is recovery-oriented, accessible and culturally co...
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