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Mental Health Department recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Agreement 058-S0911 with South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center in the amount of $60,000 for the term of July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 to provide assessment and client support services for the South Lake Tahoe homeless program on an "as requested" basis, contingent on County Counsel and Risk Management approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING:State Mental Health Services Act (MHSA).
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$60,000 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$60,000 |
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New Funding |
$ |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$60,000 |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$0 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: The total funding for this agreement is $60,000 for the one year contract. There is no Change to Net County Cost.
Background: In November 2004, California voters passed Proposition 63, the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). The County developed a Community Services and Supports (CSS) plan to determine how a portion of MHSA financing would be used. In January 2006, the Board of Supervisors (BOS) approved the three-year CSS plan for submission to the California Department of Mental Health (DMH) and the County's CSS plan was formally approved by the State on April 28, 2006.
The services provided under this contract were formerly provided in accordance with the AB 2034 Homeless Mentally Ill Program in South Lake Tahoe, also known as the Tahoe Opportunity Project (TOP). As the State discontinued AB 2034 funding in Fiscal Year 2007/08, the County Mental Health Department (MHD) received approval from the BOS and the State Department of Mental Health to use MHSA funding to expand its Prospect Place program for homeless mentally ill clients to South Lake Tahoe (SLT) and to continue the services and supports delivered there by the Family Resources Center (FRC). FRC has been providing culturally competent mental health services to MHD clients in SLT for six years.
Reason for Recommendation: This agreement will allow continuity in FRC's delivery of mental health services and supports to homeless mentally ill individuals in the South Lake Tahoe region.
Services provided under this contract include a full time bilingual Personal Services Coordinator (PSC) assigned to the SLT homeless program. This individual will assess the needs of clients referred to the program for food, clothing and transportation needs, provide advocacy, consult with family members, and help link clients to community services. The PSC will also provide employment services as appropriate, assist clients in applying for social service benefits and will be available during non-traditional hours as needed.
The contract is submitted retroactively due to additional time required by the Department and the Chief Administrative Office to ensure compliance with Procurement Policy C-17 and County standard contract requirements.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
1. Contingent on County Counsel and Risk Management approval, Chairman will sign two (2) original Agreements.
2. Board Clerk's Office to return one (1) original agreement to the MHD.
3. MHD to distribute as appropriate.
Contact: John Bachman, Ph.D., Mental Health