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Health Services Department, Mental Health Division, recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement 448-O0910 with Alpine County in the amount of $25,000 for a term through June 30, 2011 to provide psychiatric emergency services on an as requested basis for Alpine County.
FUNDING: Funding is provided by Alpine County.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $25,000
Funding
Budgeted $25,000
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $25,000
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: The total amount of this revenue generating Agreement is $25,000. There is no Net County Cost associated with this Agreement.
Reason for Recommendation: Alpine County has the smallest population of any California county, and, therefore, has limited resources to provide psychiatric emergency services to its residents. As Alpine County borders El Dorado County, a collaborative relationship benefits both counties.
This agreement will allow the Mental Health Division to provide psychiatric emergency intervention, evaluation, and assistance on an as requested basis for Alpine County residents. These services will include assessment pursuant to Penal Code Section 5150 and a determination of the appropriate type of response. Assessments will be conducted either at Barton Hospital in South Lake Tahoe or at a detention facility in El Dorado County, as appropriate. Psychiatric emergency services will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Transportation to El Dorado County will be provided by Alpine County law enforcement.
This Agreement will become effective when executed and will cover the period through June 30, 2011.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
1. Chairman to sign three (3) original Amendments.
2. Board Clerk's Office to return two (2) original Amendments to the Health Services Department, Mental Health Division.
3. Mental Health Division to distribute as appro...
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