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Health and Human Services Agency, Mental Health Division, recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 019-S1711 with El Dorado Hills Community Vision, Inc. for the provision of mental health services to children as part of Primary Intervention Project services on an “as requested basis”, for the term upon final execution through June 30, 2019, with a maximum contractual obligation of $240,000; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 019-S1711, 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 Agreement for Services 019-S1711 with El Dorado Hills Community Vision, Inc., to provide mental health services for eligible individuals, thus ensuring HHSA meets the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) program and funding requirements of the MHSA Plan’s “Primary Intervention Project.” El Dorado Hills Community Vision, Inc. was recognized by the MHSA stakeholders as one of three contractors to provide the services.
Additionally, HHSA has determined, in accordance with County Ordinance Section 3.13.030, it is more economical and feasible to engage an independent contractor to provide specialized mental health services for children.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
In 2004 California voters passed Proposition 63, the MHSA. The MHSA imposes a one 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 competent, and offers services appropriate for the population that is served.
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