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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment 1 to Agreement for Services 2722 with Community Recovery Resources, Inc. for the provision of alcohol and drug treatment services, increasing the maximum total obligation by $100,000 for a new maximum obligation of $200,000, and extending the term by one year for a total term of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020;
2) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030 that it is more economical and feasible to contract with Community Recovery Resources, Inc. for services provided under this Agreement 2722 because the County has neither the staff nor facilities to perform said services; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 2722, 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: Local, State and Federal Funding: 90% 2011 State Behavioral Health Realignment, 10% Local Realignment and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Federal Block Grant.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
The Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) contracts with the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) in Agreement 282-F1811 (DHCS #17-94126) to provide Substance Use Disorder treatment services mandated through the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (SAPT) Federal block grant. HHSA accomplishes its obligation by contracting with multiple entities, one of which is Community Recovery Resources (CoRR). Through Agreement for Services 2722 (File ID: 18-0359, Agenda No. 14). CoRR provides inpatient detoxification, residential alcohol and drug treatment services, counseling services, and substance abuse testing on an “as requested” basis for clients referred by HHSA. CoRR continues to provide successful services to support individuals and families.
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