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Health and Human Services Agency, Mental Health Division, recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 379-S1511 with El Dorado County Office of Education, for the provision of training for teachers on Early Indicators of Mental Health Issues, for the term commencing upon execution through June 30, 2017 with a maximum contractual obligation of $85,000; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 379-S1511, including amendments that 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:
HHSA recommends approval of Agreement for Services 379-S1511 with El Dorado County Office of Education (EDCOE) to increase countywide school personnel awareness of the identification of early indicators of mental illness. This increased awareness will result in earlier referrals to mental health professionals for individuals and families in need of services.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
On August 26, 2014, the Board of Supervisors adopted and authorized implementation of the MHSA Plan Three-Year Plan Update (File ID 14-0806). Included in the approved FY 2014-15 MHSA Plan Update is the “Early Indicators of Mental Health Issues" program under the Workforce Education and Training (WET) component.
The purpose of this Program is to increase the number of child education staff trained to identify early indicators of mental health issues through training in evidence-based programs regarding the identification of early indicators of mental illness to school educators, staff, and administrators.
This Agreement 379-S1511 with El Dorado County Office of Education contains non-standard Indemnity language requested by EDCOE, and has been approved by County Counsel.
ALTERNATIVES:
Disapproval o...
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